Barriers and Facilitators in Access to OT/PT in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

This study aims to identify the modifiable facilitators and barriers to occupational and physical therapy care for children during and after cancer treatment that may be contributing to disparities in health outcomes. The investigators will identify these facilitators and barriers by surveying and interviewing healthcare administrators at MD Anderson Cancer center. The investigators will also survey and interview physicians, advanced practice providers, and occupational and physical therapists to obtain their feedback on these issues.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Pediatric Cancer Neoplasms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Aim 1 Inclusion Criteria:

Employed as an administrator at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the sister institutions and working in the areas of pediatrics, survivorship, cancer control, health policy, and rehabilitation services.

Aim 2 Inclusion Criteria:

Employed as a referring provider (e.g., oncologist, surgeon, advanced care practitioner), or an OT/PT therapist at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the sister institutions.

Exclusion criteria

Inability to provide informed consent

Treatment and study plan

patient population

Other

Questionnaire, standard of care

Primary outcomes

Identify modifiable barriers to occupational and physical therapy care for children during cancer treatment that may be contributing to disparities in health outcomes.

Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Mitigate Disparities in Access to OT/PT in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Mar 31, 2022
Registry last updated: Apr 29, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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