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 KennedyPublished 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.