3 Strategies to Address Transportation Barriers for Patients with Cancer

AONN+ Blog published on July 11, 2022 in Barriers to Care

Transportation barriers can limit access to care for people with cancer and contribute to suboptimal clinical outcomes. An expert at the recent AONN+ Midyear Conference offered pivotal insights on intervention strategies to address such barriers and improve quality of life for the patients.

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