Identifying the important social outcomes for childhood cancer survivors: an e-Delphi study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Optimising the health of childhood cancer survivors is important given the high long-term survival rate coupled with a significant late effects burden. Included within the WHO's definition of 'Health' are social outcomes. These are of interest given their impact on adult functioning within society, complex interactions with physical and mental health outcomes and potential for cross generational effects. Categories included within the definition of social outcomes are ill defined leading to potential gaps in research and service provision which could affect the ability of survivors to achieve their maximal potential. An e-Delphi study will be used to achieve expert consensus on the most important social outcomes for childhood cancer survivors to inform future research

SUBMITTER: Milner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9680166 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature