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

Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Mitigate Disparities 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.

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