Unmet need for interprofessional education in paediatric cancer: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite improved treatment and care, children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer continue to die, while many of those cured are burdened by treatment-related sequelae. The best clinical management of children and adolescents with cancer depends on healthcare professionals with various skills and expertise. Complex treatment, care and rehabilitation require collaboration between healthcare professionals. The purpose of this scoping review is to identify and evaluate existing interprofessional education in paediatric cancer.

Methods

We utilised the scoping review methodology and searched PubMed, Scopus and Education Resources Information Center. Inclusion criteria were postgraduate studies targeting more than one profession and evaluation of the educational interven

SUBMITTER: Topperzer MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6726701 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature