Are National Cancer Control Indicators for patient experiences being met in regional and remote Australia? A cross-sectional study of cancer survivors who travelled for treatment.
Jeff DunnBelinda C GoodwinJoanne F AitkenSonja MarchFiona Crawford-WilliamsMichael IrelandNicholas RalphLeah ZajdlewiczArlen RoweSuzanne K ChambersPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
The patient care experience varies across the NCCI indicators by sociodemographic and clinical factors that likely reflect healthcare system biases. Perceptions about communication and involvement appear most critical for optimal outcomes and should be a priority action area for cancer control.