Differences in travel burden between patients with self-reported curable and incurable cancer: results from a Dutch flash mob study
Being diagnosed with self-reported curable or incurable cancer was not associated with experiencing travel problems or the willingness to travel for oncological care. Experiencing travel problems was associated with physical functioning and travel time, and the willingness to travel was associated with level of education, physical functioning, and tumour type. To ensure accessible and patient-centred care, physicians should be aware of these potential barriers and aim to provide well-coordinated, personalised care close to home.
Authors
- Michiel B. de Ruiter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4848-8706)
- Margot Tesselaar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8885-4638)
- Natasja Raijmakers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3000-2520)
- Lonneke V. van de Poll‐Franse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0413-6872)
- Irene Dingemans
- Marije Slingerland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4181-8656)
- Pauline A. J. Vissers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0677-888X)
- Moyke A. J. Versluis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7908-294X)
- A.K.L. Reyners
- Elianne C S de Boer
- A.N.M. Wymenga
Institutions
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- University of Groningen (NL)
- Tilburg University (NL)
- Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
- Medisch Spectrum Twente (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NL)
- Oncode Institute (NL)
- Netherlands Federation of University Medical Centres (NL)
- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (NL)
- Isala (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2025-06-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09675-4
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00