ArticleNeuro-oncology practice2015
International patterns of palliative care in neuro-oncology: a survey of physician members of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology, the European Association of Neuro-Oncology, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology.
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Abstract
backgroundBrain tumor patients have limited survival and suffer from high morbidity requiring specific symptom management. Specialized palliative care (PC) services have been developed to address these symptoms and provide end-of-life treatment. Global utilization patterns of PC in neuro-oncology are unknown.
methodsIn a collaborative effort between the Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO), the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO), and the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology (ASNO), a 22-question survey was distributed. Wilcoxon 2-sample and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to assess differences in responses.
resultsFive hundred fifty-two evaluable responses were received. The most significant differences were found between Asia-Oceania (AO) and Europe as well as AO and United States/Canada (USA-C). USA-C providers had more subspecialty training in neuro-oncology, but most providers had received no or minimal training in palliative care independent of region. Providers in all 3 regions reported referring patients at the onset of symptoms requiring palliation, but USA-C and European responders refer a larger total proportion of patients to PC (
conclusionThis is the first report describing global differences of PC utilization in neuro-oncology. Significant differences in provider training, culture, access, and utilization were mainly found between AO and USA-C or AO and Europe. PC patterns are more similar in Europe and USA-C.
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