Web-based survey of resources for treatment and long-term follow-up for children with brain tumors in developing countries.
Childs Nerv Syst
; 27(11): 1957-61, 2011 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Information about pediatric survivors of brain tumors in developing countries is scant.PURPOSE:
In this study, we aimed to investigate the availability of resources for treatment and long-term follow-up of children with central nervous system tumors in developing countries. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A web-based questionnaire on available services and follow-up of brain tumor survivors was posted at www.cure4kids.org , and registered users were invited to participate.RESULTS:
A total of 140 evaluable responses from developing countries (n = 103) and high-income countries (n = 37) were obtained. There was a significant correlation between gross national income and the availability of services for treatment and follow-up and between patient load and the availability of some services.CONCLUSION:
The resources for treatment and long-term follow-up of children with brain tumors need to be improved in developing countries.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Tumeurs du cerveau
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Prestations des soins de santé
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Pays en voie de développement
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Ressources en santé
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Oncologie médicale
Type d'étude:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limites:
Child
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Childs Nerv Syst
Sujet du journal:
NEUROLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Année:
2011
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique