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. 2023 Mar 6;17:1516. doi: 10.3332/ecancer.2022.1516

Table 4. Code level III codes used in deductive coding.

Level III codes Definition used
Prevention Behavioural/environmental risk factors, health promotion, public awareness, role of primary health care, vaccination
Early detection, diagnosis and screening Screening programmes, referral networks, pathology services, diagnostic guidelines
Treatment Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation services, essential medicines and devices, multi-disciplinary approach (tumour boards)
Palliative and supportive care Psychosocial/non-physical support, family/caregiver support, rehabilitation, survivorship, long-term care, end-of-life care
Service delivery Staff/patient safety, patient navigation, healthcare delivery facilities, quality control, supply chain, infrastructure
Governance Accountability, regulations, leadership, partnerships, monitoring and evaluation
Health workforce Human resources, workforce development and training
Health information systems Electronic medical records, telemedicine
Research Cancer registry/surveillance, research funding and clinical trials
Finance Costing, financing plan, health insurance, financial protection