Results
In 37/46 (80.4%) identified PSTUs, pediatric-trained oncologists,
surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear
medicine physicians and nurses were available in 94.6%, 91.9%, 54.1%,
40.5%, 29.7%, 13.5% and 81.1% of PSTUs, respectively. Availability
of pediatric-trained surgeons, radiologists and pathologists were
significantly associated with existence of MDTBs (p =0.037, 0.005,
0.022 respectively). Among 43/48 (89.6%) respondents from 24 PSTUs with
MDTBs, 90.5% of oncologists reported >50%
oncology-dedicated workload versus 22.7% of surgeons. Views on benefits
and barriers did not significantly differ between both groups. Majority
agreed MDTBs helped improve accuracy of treatment recommendations and
team competence. Complex cases, insufficient radiology and pathology
preparation, and need for supplementary investigations, were the top
barriers.