Abstract
PurposeThe aim of this paper is to empirically describe and analyze factors deemed to be relevant for the successful provision of coordinated paediatric oncology care by physicians and nurses involved.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative case study primarily consisting of interviews.FindingsThe paper's findings indicate that certain factors (i.e. distinct mission, clear treatment protocols and support from external stakeholders) relevant for the provision of coordinated paediatric oncology care have not received sufficient attention in previous research. In addition, emphasis is placed on the necessity of facilitating constructive working relationships and a bottom-up perspective when pursuing improved care coordination.Originality/valueThe factors described and analyzed may act as insights for how paediatric oncology might be improved in terms of care coordination and thus facilitate care integration. In addition, the paper's findings identify factors relevant for further empirical studies in order to delineate their generalizability.
Highlights
Survival rates for paediatric cancer patients have dramatically improved in recent decades, often attributed to international collaborative efforts to validate protocol-driven treatments as a viable route towards successful treatment outcomes (Pui et al, 2011; Unguru, 2011)
In an effort to contribute to such studies, the aim of this paper is to empirically describe and analyze factors deemed to be relevant for the successful provision of coordinated paediatric oncology care by physicians and nurses involved, through the provision of detailed empirical accounts that might act as insights for how to improve paediatric oncology in terms of care coordination and facilitate care integration
Concluding discussion In describing and analyzing the success factors that physicians and nurses deemed to be relevant for the successful coordination of paediatric oncology care provided by a region in western Sweden, this paper provides empirical accounts that may be complementary to previous research that has established that clinical networks are vital when seeking to achieve successful care coordination and its associated benefits, though often highlighting the that fact that, despite being vital, it is difficult to engage clinical staff (e.g. Greene et al, 2009; Ferlie et al, 2013; Brown et al, 2016)
Summary
Survival rates for paediatric cancer patients have dramatically improved in recent decades, often attributed to international collaborative efforts to validate protocol-driven treatments as a viable route towards successful treatment outcomes (Pui et al, 2011; Unguru, 2011). Medical considerations are and will continue to remain relevant in the provision of improved and adequate care for paediatric oncology patients (Pui et al, 2011), the necessity of paediatric care coordination has become a prominent topic in research as well as in practice (De et al, 2011). Failure to provide coordinated care has a substantial impact on the healthcare system’s ability to efficiently utilize available resources (Zurynski et al, 2019; Eriksson et al, 2020). In order to develop coordination of care provision, notions related to
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