Web-based survey of resources for treatment and long-term follow-up for children with brain tumors in developing countries

Qaddoumi I., ÜNAL E., Diez B., Kebudi R., Quintana Y., Bouffet E., ...Daha Fazla

CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM, cilt.27, sa.11, ss.1957-1961, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00381-011-1479-9
  • Dergi Adı: CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1957-1961
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Children, CNS tumors, Developing countries, Late effects, CHILDHOOD-CANCER SURVIVOR, LOW-INCOME, MEDULLOBLASTOMA, CHEMOTHERAPY, MALIGNANCIES, OUTCOMES, PROGRAM, GLIOMAS, MATTERS, PLACE
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction Information about pediatric survivors of brain tumors in developing countries is scant.
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 AND METHODS: 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. PMID:21584746[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]