Open AccessEvaluating Barriers and Opportunities in Delivering High-Quality Oncology Care in a Resource-Limited Setting Using a Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool
Author(s) -
Chika Nwachukwu,
Omobola Mudasiru,
Lynn Million,
Shruti Sheth,
Hope Qamoos,
Joseph O. Onah,
Anita Okemini,
Mojisola Rhodes,
Michèle Barry,
Adekunbiola Aina Banjo,
Muhammad Habeebu,
T Olasinde,
Ami S. Bhatt
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.18.00125
Subject(s) - medicine , resource (disambiguation) , quality (philosophy) , needs assessment , oncology , medical physics , computer science , philosophy , epistemology , sociology , computer network , social science
Despite recognition of both the growing cancer burden in low- and middle-income countries and the disproportionately high mortality rates in these settings, delivery of high-quality cancer care remains a challenge. The disparities in cancer care outcomes for many geographic regions result from barriers that are likely complex and understudied. This study describes the development and use of a streamlined needs assessment questionnaire (NAQ) to understand the barriers to providing quality cancer care, identifies areas for improvement, and formulates recommendations for implementation.