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June 7, 2026International Journal of Clinical and Health PsychologyOpen Access

Challenges and needs among pediatric oncology providers in caring for pediatric brain tumor patients and survivors: A qualitative study

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CLClara LefebvreGGGéraldine GazzoADAnne-Sophie Defachelles

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Qualitative study reveals coordination and emotional challenges faced by pediatric oncology providers caring for brain tumor patients and survivors.

Key Points

  • The study aimed to explore the challenges and needs of providers in pediatric oncology working with brain tumor patients and survivors.
  • Semi-structured interviews conducted with pediatric oncology providers in France.
  • 46 providers' responses analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
  • Identified 6 themes highlighting challenges: communication issues, emotional burdens, complex patient needs, and care coordination.
  • Reported poor communication among care teams and between providers and patients as significant challenges.
  • Emphasized the need for decreased administrative tasks and improved multidisciplinary care training.

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Lefebvre et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250a3c7def13d035e1a6d4https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2026.100698
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