ReviewCancers2024
Systemic Barriers to Optimal Cancer Care in Resource-Limited Countries: Jordanian Healthcare as an Example.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Cancer care in conflict-affected regions: a scoping review of service delivery challenges, healthcare system adaptations, and policy implications.Conflict and health · 2026Review
- Ovarian Cancer Mortality Predictors in Public Oncology Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026Article
- Comparable Access, Different Outcomes: Breast Cancer Survival Among Syrian Refugees and Turkish Patients in Türkiye.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Presentation of Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma at a Tertiary Care Center in Pakistan.Journal of cancer & allied specialties · 2026Article
- Impact of palliative care integration on end-of-life resource utilization and costs in oncology patients: a single-center analysis in Jordan.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Culture sensitive care in oncology care settings in Jordan: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Tailoring colorectal cancer screening: Knowledge, CRC screening acceptability, and practices among Jordanian and refugee populations.Journal of migration and health · 2026Article
- Patient Concerns Inventory for Arabic Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Preliminary Validation.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of breast self-examination among female university students in three Arab countries: a multi-center cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Barriers and contributions of rural community health workers in enabling cancer early detection and subsequent care in India: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Cancer Care in Jordan: Multidisciplinary Solutions Needed for Complex Disparities.JCO global oncology · 2025Article
- The economic burden of breast cancer in western Iran: a cross-sectional cost-of-illness study.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Qualitative insights into employment challenges faced by cancer patients and caregivers in a limited-resource country.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Presentation of Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma at a Tertiary Care Center in Pakistan.Journal of cancer & allied specialties · 2025Article
- Supporting the early development of decentralised oncology units in Portuguese-speaking African countries: initial results of the GONCO program in Angola and Cape Verde.Ecancermedicalscience · 2025Article
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Abstract
This narrative review explores the multifaceted barriers hindering access to quality cancer care in Jordan. A literature-based narrative review was undertaken to explore the current identified barriers to cancer care in Jordan. Four databases were searched using relevant keywords to identify key insights on barriers and proposed solutions. Key challenges and potential solutions were identified based on evidence from studies, reports, and initiatives. Medical services and infrastructure exhibit centralized disparities, impacting rural and underserved areas. Human resources shortages, geopolitical instability, and quality management issues pose significant challenges. Public awareness campaigns face hurdles in addressing the tobacco epidemic and late-stage diagnosis. Socioeconomic disparities, particularly in health insurance and urban-rural divides, further compound barriers. Refugees encounter distinct challenges, including late-stage diagnosis, financial barriers, and psychological distress. Despite multiple challenges, Jordan presents a model for regional development and health equity. This study not only contributes to improving cancer care in Jordan but also offers a roadmap for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers in similar contexts globally. Government initiatives, financial aspects, and proposed policy measures are examined as potential solutions. Recommendations include coordinated prevention strategies, enhanced screening uptake, training programs, the equitable distribution of facilities, and policy directives aligned with global commitments. The role of digital technologies, telemedicine, and community engagement models is emphasized.
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