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Experiences of families post treatment for childhood brain tumours during medical clinic consultations regarding health-related quality of life, unmet needs and communication barriers: A qualitative exploration.

Kim S BullShelly StubleyAnita FreemanChristina LiossiAnne-Sophie E DarlingtonMartha A GrootenhuisDarren HargraveChristopher MorrisDavid A WalkerColin R Kennedy
Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2024)
There was a need to improve communication between clinicians and these families, improve information provision, and overcome barriers to conversing with children within these outpatient consultations. Children and their parents should be supported to voice their current needs and concerns regarding their HRQoL. These findings will inform further development of the UK version of the 'KLIK' patient- and parent-reported outcome (PROM) portal.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • palliative care
  • primary care
  • general practice
  • case report
  • white matter
  • health information
  • cross sectional
  • social media
  • blood brain barrier