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. 2017 Apr;25(4):1121-1125.
doi: 10.1007/s00520-016-3501-y. Epub 2016 Dec 8.

The importance of evidence-based supportive care practice guidelines in childhood cancer-a plea for their development and implementation

E A H Loeffen  1 , L C M Kremer  2 , R L Mulder  2 , A Font-Gonzalez  2 , L L Dupuis  3   4 , L Sung  5 , P D Robinson  6 , M D van de Wetering  2 , W J E Tissing  7
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The importance of evidence-based supportive care practice guidelines in childhood cancer-a plea for their development and implementation

E A H Loeffen et al. Support Care Cancer. 2017 Apr.

Abstract

As cure rates in pediatric oncology have improved substantially over the last decades, supportive care has become increasingly important to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve quality of life in children with cancer. Currently, large variations exist in pediatric oncology supportive care practice, which might negatively influence care. This plea underlines the importance of development and implementation of trustworthy supportive care clinical practice guidelines, which we believe is the essential next step towards better supportive care practice, and thus a higher quality of care. To facilitate international development and endorsement, the International Pediatric Oncology Guidelines in Supportive Care Network has been established.

Keywords: Childhood cancer; Clinical practice guidelines; Evidence-based medicine; Supportive care.

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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