Distribution of the workforce involved in cancer care: a systematic review of the literature

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Authors

Dario Trapani · European Society for Medical Oncology

Shilpa S. Murthy · Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Mathieu Boniol · World Health Organization

Christopher M. Booth · Queen's University

Victoria Charlotte Simensen · Oslo University Hospital

Moses Kasumba · Christian Health Association of Malawi

Rosa Giuliani

Abstract

The availability and distribution of the cancer workforce is heterogeneous, and wide gaps are described worldwide. This is the first systematic review on this topic. These results can inform policy formulation and modelling for capacity building and scaleup.

Topics & Keywords

Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: ESMO Open

Volume 6, Issue 6, pp. 100292-100292

DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2021.100292

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