Identifying factors associated with disparities in access to integrative oncology program

CONCLUSION: Patients' ethno-national origin and immigration status (primary language, Arabic and Russian), male gender and older age were associated with lower rates of referral to and attendance of the IP consultation, with reduced adherence to weekly IO treatments. These findings require further study to identify barriers toward diversity, equity and inclusion in IO care, increasing awareness among healthcare professionals regarding the benefits of these services for improving patient wellbeing.PMID:38552747 | DOI:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.03.018

Source: Pain Physician - March 29, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Eran Ben-Arye Ana Maria Lopez Nihaya Daoud Lilach Zoller Eleanor Walker Michal Davidescu Katerina Shulman Orit Gressel Nili Stein Shani Brosh Elad Schiff Noah Samuels Source Type: research