Navigating the completing cancer treatment incentive in Malaysia: patient insights and implementation challenges
The study highlights critical gaps in the CCTI program's design and delivery, including inadequate communication strategies, complex administrative processes, and a lack of transparency. Addressing these challenges are essential to improve program reach and ensuring equitable access to CCTI. Policymakers should prioritise streamlining application process, enhancing information dissemination, and leveraging digital tools to improve patient experiences. Future studies should assess the program's long-term sustainability and impact on treatment adherence and outcomes. The findings underscore the importance of adopting patient-centred approaches in designing financial aid programs to enhance healthcare equity and access.
Authors
- Nurul Athirah Naserrudin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9578-9782)
- Farhana Aminuddin
- Nur Hidayati Abdul Halim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3164-0740)
- Nur Azmiah Zainuddin
- Nor Zam Azihan Mohd Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0683-1249)
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12544-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.13