Study investigates perceived barriers to cancer care in rural South Dakota

01/26/24 at 04:00 AM

Study investigates perceived barriers to cancer care in rural South Dakota
Medical Xpress, by Addison Dehaven; 1/24/24
... To assess the barriers of cancer care, the research team interviewed 18 health care professionals who work closely with American Indians, frontier and rural populations. Through interviews and analysis, they were able to determine three distinct themes that constitute as barriers and challenges for those with cancer: access, time and isolation.

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