Publications by authors named "Pascale Y H Gassant"
International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) Global Mapping Program: Analysis of healthcare centers in countries of the Latin American Society of Pediatric Oncology (SLAOP).
Pediatr Blood Cancer
November 2024
Background: The International Society of Paediatric Oncology Society Global Mapping Program aims to describe the local pediatric oncology capacities. Here, we report the data from Latin America.
Methods: A 10-question survey was distributed among chairs of pediatric oncology services.
International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) Global Mapping Programme: Latin American Society of Pediatric Oncology (SLAOP) country-level report.
Pediatr Blood Cancer
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Latin American countries are making significant progress in childhood cancer care by implementing the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer, although there’s limited continental-level data on these efforts.
- - A survey involving 19 out of 20 Latin American countries revealed that nine have national pediatric cancer control programs, and there are resources like tumor registries and fellowship training programs available in many countries.
- - Overall, improvements in child cancer treatment and survivorship are notable in the region, with a correlation between social development and the availability of comprehensive support and resources for pediatric oncology.
Objectives: The ways in which children understand dying and death remain poorly understood; most studies have been carried out with samples other than persons with an illness. The objective of this study was to understand the process by which children directly involved with life-limiting conditions understand dying and death.
Methods: This qualitative study obtained interview data from = 44 5-18-year-old children in the USA, Haiti, and Uganda who were pediatric palliative care patients or siblings of patients.