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Pediatric Oncology, Palliative Care and Low- or Middle- Income Countries: A Call for Action
Mohd Faizan Siddiqui1, Lea Nohra2, Mustafa Saleh2
1International Medical Faculty, Osh State University, Osh City, Kyrgyzstan.
Insights
Integrating palliative care early in pediatric oncology is crucial for improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This approach enhances symptom management and overall outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Global Health
Background:
- Pediatric oncology presents unique challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Palliative care significantly enhances the quality of life for children with cancer and their families.
- Limited palliative care resources in LMICs lead to inadequate symptom management and psychosocial support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role and integration of palliative care in pediatric oncology within LMICs.
- To highlight the importance of early palliative care incorporation in child cancer treatment.
- To provide recommendations for improving palliative care services in resource-limited settings.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Medline.
- Keywords included "Pediatric Oncology," "Pediatric Palliative Oncology," "Pediatric Palliative Care," "Palliative Care," "Child Cancer," and "Lower- and Middle-Income Countries."
- Relevant English-language articles were systematically reviewed.
Main Results:
- Early integration of palliative care is vital for effective pediatric cancer treatment.
- Improved information delivery by medical professionals to patients and families is recommended.
- Addressing palliative care needs can enhance overall treatment and outcomes for child cancer patients.
Conclusions:
- Prioritizing palliative care integration in LMICs can significantly improve care for children with cancer.
- A compassionate and dignified approach to pediatric cancer is essential.
- Enhanced palliative care services can lead to better outcomes and quality of life for affected families.
Abstract:
Pediatric oncology, which includes cancer screening and therapy in children, poses significant challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Palliative care improves children's and their families' quality of life. In LMICs, palliative care resources are scarce, resulting in poor symptom management, psychological support, and spiritual care. All relevant English-language articles on pediatric palliative oncology were searched in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Medline databases using the following keywords: "Pediatric Oncology," "Pediatric Palliative Oncology," "Pediatric Palliative Care," "Palliative Care," "Child Cancer," and "Lower- and Middle-Income Countries." This study highlights the significance of incorporating palliative care early in therapy and the recommendations may improve the competence of information provided by medical professionals to patients and families. LMICs have the potential to improve overall treatment and outcomes for child cancer patients and their families by prioritizing the integration of palliative care, guaranteeing a compassionate and dignified attitude toward the disease.
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