Barriers to follow-up care of survivors in the United States and the United Kingdom Journal Article
| Authors: | Oeffinger, K. C.; Wallace, W. H. B. |
| Article Title: | Barriers to follow-up care of survivors in the United States and the United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | Survivors of pediatric cancer face an increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and diminished quality of life associated with their previous cancer therapy. Because these risks are often modifiable, periodic lifetime medical follow-up is recommended for all survivors. This article assesses the current status of follow-up care in the United States and the United Kingdom. Potential barriers in both cultures and health care environments are described. A better understanding of these barriers has led to the development and testing of interventions intended to optimize the health care of survivors. © 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
| Keywords: | adolescent; cancer survival; child; treatment outcome; child, preschool; disease-free survival; review; united states; follow up; clinical practice; evidence based medicine; neoplasms; quality of life; risk factors; practice guideline; childhood cancer; survivor; late effects; pediatric; patient care; quality assurance, health care; aftercare; health care system; united kingdom; delivery of health care; great britain; child health care; barriers |
| Journal Title: | Pediatric Blood and Cancer |
| Volume: | 46 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 1545-5009 |
| Publisher: | Wiley Periodicals, Inc |
| Date Published: | 2006-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 135 |
| End Page: | 142 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1002/pbc.20614 |
| PUBMED: | 16369921 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 44" - "Export Date: 4 June 2012" - "CODEN: PBCEA" - "Source: Scopus" |
