Assessing the needs of those who serve the underserved: A qualitative study among US oncology clinicians Journal Article


Authors: Patel, M. I.; Hinyard, L.; Hlubocky, F. J.; Merrill, J. K.; Smith, K. T.; Kamaraju, S.; Carrizosa, D.; Kalwar, T.; Fashoyin-Aje, L.; Gomez, S. L.; Jeames, S.; Florez, N.; Kircher, S. M.; Tap, W. D.
Article Title: Assessing the needs of those who serve the underserved: A qualitative study among US oncology clinicians
Abstract: Background: The American Society of Clinical Oncology established the ‘Supporting Providers Serving the Underserved’ (SUS) Task Force with a goal to develop recommendations to support cancer clinicians who deliver care for populations at risk for cancer disparities. As a first step, the Task Force explored barriers and facilitators to equitable cancer care delivery. Methods: Clinicians across the United States who deliver care predominantly for low-income and racially and ethnically minoritized populations were identified based on lists generated by the Task Force and the Health Equity Committee. Through purposive sampling based on geographical location, clinicians were invited to participate in 30-60 min semi-structured interviews to explore experiences, barriers, and facilitators in their delivery of cancer care. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, imported into qualitative data management software, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Thematic analysis revealed three major themes regarding barriers (lack of executive leadership recognition of resources; patient-related socio-economic needs; clinician burnout) and two major themes regarding facilitators (provider commitment, experiential training). Conclusions: Findings reveal modifiable barriers and potential solutions to facilitate equitable cancer care delivery for populations at risk for cancer disparities. © 2023 by the authors.
Keywords: adult; united states; cancer patient; genetic transcription; leadership; software; qualitative research; semi structured interview; thematic analysis; burnout; lowest income group; human; article; health equity; cancer care disparities; evidence-based cancer care delivery
Journal Title: Cancers
Volume: 15
Issue: 13
ISSN: 2072-6694
Publisher: MDPI  
Date Published: 2023-07-01
Start Page: 3311
Language: English
DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133311
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC10341104
PUBMED: 37444421
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