@article { author = {Rahman, Syed Azizur and Otim, Michael Ekubu and Almarzouqi, Amina and Rahman, Shristee}, title = {Setting Priorities in Childhood Cancer in Low Income Countries Using Nominal Group Technique: Experience from an International Childhood Cancer Forum Exercise in Bangladesh}, journal = {Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention}, volume = {20}, number = {1}, pages = {97-103}, year = {2019}, publisher = {West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), APOCP's West Asia Chapter.}, issn = {1513-7368}, eissn = {2476-762X}, doi = {10.31557/APJCP.2019.20.1.97}, abstract = {Background and Objectives: Cancer is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Theincidence of paediatric cancer in particular, in Bangladesh is alarming and most of these patients die without correctdiagnosis and adequate medical treatment (MOHFW, 2008). There is a clear disparity in access to care between ruraland urban areas (WHO, 2015; Rahman, 2001). There are no established formal childhood cancer registry systemsto help inform planning decisions across the country. Most importantly, there are no explicit priorities or methodsfor identifying such priorities in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). We used a Nominal Group Technique(NGT) method during the International Childhood Cancer Forum (ICCF) for setting priorities. The following two keyobjectives were addressed: Trialling the NGT in Bangladesh as a priority setting tool; and identify childhood cancerpriorities in Bangladesh. Methods: The Nominal Group Techniques (NGT) method was used to elicit information fromthe participants of ICCF to identify priorities for research and interventions for childhood cancer care in Bangladesh.Participants were divided into four groups. Each group discussed one question each. Two questions focused on cancerresearch, and the other two focused on interventions. Results: In regards to outcomes, NGT successfully identifiedthe scale of childhood cancer care and identified priorities/action areas to address in Bangladesh. Six priorities wereidentified and a successful collaboration for implementation has been established with several international organisations.Conclusion: Nominal group technique was found to be an effective tool to identify research and intervention prioritiesto address childhood cancer in a developing country. For resource limited countries in similar situations, they couldbenefit from adopting this approach in healthcare settings.}, keywords = {Childhood cancer,Bangladesh,Nominal Group Techniques,Priority Setting}, url = {https://journal.waocp.org/article_81832.html}, eprint = {https://journal.waocp.org/article_81832_747f14f75bb5a96afda89d06a8ecc002.pdf} }