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Barriers to follow‐up care of survivors in the United States and the United Kingdom
Author(s) -
Oeffinger Kevin C.,
Wallace W. Hamish B.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.20614
Subject(s) - medicine , psychological intervention , health care , quality of life (healthcare) , family medicine , medline , gerontology , nursing , economic growth , political science , law , economics
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. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2006;46:135–142. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.