Publications by authors named "Roman Kizyma"
Article Synopsis
- Global childhood cancer survival rates vary based on regional factors, and understanding treatment decisions for advanced cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is essential.
- A study involving pediatric oncologists in LMICs identified multiple contextual factors that influence decisions regarding treatment, including when non-curative options might be considered and how "poor prognosis" is defined.
- Findings reveal that decision-making practices in LMICs are inconsistent and complicated, highlighting the need for clearer frameworks and further research on the preferences and challenges faced by healthcare professionals in these regions.
Introduction: Coordinated medical evacuations represent an important strategy for emergency response when healthcare systems are impaired by armed conflict, particularly for patients diagnosed with life-threatening conditions such as cancer. In this study, we compare the experiences of two parallel medical evacuation systems developed to meet the medical needs of Ukrainians affected by war.
Methods: This retrospective study compared outcomes of two medical evacuation systems, developed by the European Union Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and Supporting Action for Emergency Response in Ukraine (SAFER Ukraine) collaborative, in the first 10 months after the war's intensification in Ukraine (February 24 to December 21, 2022).
The invisible exodus: Communities help safely evacuate child cancer patients from Ukraine.
Pediatr Blood Cancer
December 2022
Purpose: The Assessing Doctors' Attitudes on Palliative Treatment study was conducted in 11 Eurasian countries to assess physician knowledge of and structural barriers to integration of palliative care into pediatric oncology. After publication, regional collaborators identified the need to disseminate country-specific study results locally and provide policy recommendations to inform stakeholders.
Methods: The Assessing Doctors' Attitudes on Palliative Treatment report was developed with Eurasian and St Jude pediatric palliative care and oncology experts to summarize study findings and deliver country-level data to local stakeholders.