Cancer Rehabilitation Educational Needs of Latin American Physicians
摘要
This review explores the educational needs of Latin American physicians in cancer rehabilitation, focusing on training gaps, emerging curricula, and structural barriers.
Recent FindingsA narrative review of literature from 2013 to 2024 was conducted, including 16 studies and institutional documents from PubMed, Scopus, WHO, and PAHO. Four critical areas were identified: insufficient training in residency programs, early development of competency-based curricula, the need for patient-centered, interprofessional approaches, and persistent barriers such as educational inequality and limited resources. Regulatory advances in countries like Colombia exist but remain poorly implemented.
SummaryThere is an urgent need for standardized educational programs in cancer rehabilitation across Latin America. A coordinated regional strategy involving universities, governments, and scientific societies is recommended to ensure equitable and high-quality medical education. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing educational gaps and advancing policies that strengthen comprehensive cancer care in the region.