Pediatric Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to identify the modifiable facilitators and barriers to occupational and physical therapy care for children during and after cancer treatment that may be contributing to disparities in health outcomes. The investigators will identify these facilitators and barriers by surveying and interviewing healthcare administrators at MD Anderson Cancer center. The investigators will also survey and interview physicians, advanced practice providers, and occupational and physical therapists to obtain their feedback on these issues.
Interventions
OTHERPatient population
Questionnaire, standard of care
Sponsors
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Aim 1 Inclusion Criteria: * Employed as an administrator at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the sister institutions and working in the areas of pediatrics, survivorship, cancer control, health policy, and rehabilitation services. Aim 2 Inclusion Criteria: * Employed as a referring provider (e.g., oncologist, surgeon, advanced care practitioner), or an OT/PT therapist at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the sister institutions.
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Identify modifiable barriers to occupational and physical therapy care for children during cancer treatment that may be contributing to disparities in health outcomes. | Through study completion, an average of 1 year |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORKaren Moody, MD
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Outcome results
None listed