Journal article
Phase‐specific risks of outpatient visits, emergency visits, and hospitalizations during Children's Oncology Group‐based treatment for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A population‐based study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is associated with substantial health care utilization and burden on families. Little is known about health care utilization during specific treatment phases.
PROCEDURES: We identified children with ALL diagnosed during 2002-2012 in Ontario, Canada and treated according to Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocols. Disease and treatment data were chart abstracted. …
Authors
Bassal M; Silva M; Patel S; Gibson PJ; Breakey VR; Athale U; Zabih V; Li Q; Pechlivanoglou P; Pole JD
Journal
Pediatric Blood & Cancer, Vol. 68, No. 10,
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
10 2021
DOI
10.1002/pbc.29141
ISSN
1545-5009