Web-based survey of resources for treatment and long-term follow-up for children with brain tumors in developing countries
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Ibrahim Qaddoumi , Ekrem Unal & Blanca Diez , Rejin Kebudi , Yuri Quintana , Eric Bouffet , Guillermo Chantada
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
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
Childs Nerv Syst DOI 10.1007/s00381-011-1479-9 Received: 15 January 2011 / Accepted: 3 May 2011
