Variations in Emergency Service Utilization among Cancer Survivors: Results from the Pan-Canadian Experiences of Cancer Patients in Transition Study Survey.
Megan DelisleYing WangMargaret I FitchKalki NagaratnamAmirrtha SrikanthanPublished in: Journal of oncology (2023)
Our study identified factors associated with more frequent ESU among cancer survivors in the first year after completing primary cancer treatment. These factors highlight differences in cancer survivors' demographics, their ability to access and need for healthcare services, and the complexity of using ESU as a metric for quality improvement in survivorship care. These variations must be considered in quality improvement initiatives.