Barriers to Scale of Digital Health Systems for Cancer Care and Control in Last-Mile Settings

Journal of Global Oncology
Shreya BhattSanchay Gupta

Abstract

The growing cancer epidemic is a major public health challenge globally but especially in low- and middle-income countries where patients often have to make long and complex journeys to receive care. Extending cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to low- and middle-income countries through innovative solutions such as digital health systems is an urgent health priority. We contend that such digital systems will achieve success and scale only when existing gaps in cancer care and control policies and practices are addressed to strengthen health systems and improve outcomes. We call for concerted action to focus on the effective implementation of cancer care and control policies and practice in last-mile settings to improve pathways to care for people with and at risk for cancer.

Citations

Dec 24, 2018·European Respiratory Review : an Official Journal of the European Respiratory Society·Colin HoltzeMary B Scholand
Feb 19, 2021·Journal of Cancer Education : the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education·Cindy SoloeSujha Subramanian

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