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. 2022 Mar 9;12:3875. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-07703-5

Table 4.

Framework for barriers identified and changes desired and implemented.

Barriers expressed Desired institutional change Ways COG can foster this change Interventions currently implemented or in process
Poor communication between medical oncology and pediatric oncology

Improve communication with medical oncology

AYA Program with medical oncology

AYA Navigator

Enhance Medical oncology engagement

Educate regrading enrollment barriers

Disseminate trial information

Include medical oncologists in AYA RI Network /Joint leadership

NCTN cross-network trial development

AYA RI network group webinars focusing on barriers and facilitators to enrollment

Administrative logistical barriers

Unified trial screening

Expand age limit for pediatric oncology intake

AYA Program

Shared AYA Navigator

Foster development of AYA Trials

Clarify site enrollment procedures

NCTN cross-network trial development
Cross-enrollment challenges

Unified trial screening

Increased research resources

Clarify site enrollment procedures

Systemic NCTN changes

Development of COG FAQ

NCTN cross-network trial development

Complex COG trials Increase education on trials Educate and disseminate information on current trials AYA RI Network webinars focused on individual AYA relevant trials
Trials not available Increase research resources Foster development of AYA Trials NCTN cross-network trial development