Development of paediatric oncology shared-care networks in low-middle income countries

Publication date: June 2018Source: Journal of Cancer Policy, Volume 16Author(s): Elizabeth Burns, Meg Collington, Tim Eden, Piera Freccero, Lorna Renner, Vivian Paintsil, Mae Dolendo, Afiqul islam, Aye Aye Khaing, Jon RosserAbstractIn order to reach out and offer optimum access for children with cancer across each country the development of networks of paediatric oncology units rather than just a single centre in one city has been the practice in high income countries over the last 30–40 years and is now being considered by developing countries. At a workshop bringing delegates from 4 countries in Africa and Asia to share their concepts, ideas and experiences of developing such networks and how to move forward, it was recommended that there should be a Hub (referral centre), shared-care centre hospitals, a real emphasis on good communication, ability to train staff within the network and a focus on ensuring that each hospital and country’s government must be supportive for it to be successful.
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research