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The country's unique diversity and socio\u2010cultural fabric presents unseen challenges; therefore, this study explores the enablers and barriers of integrating psycho\u2010oncology services in India through the lens of physicians working in cancer care settings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Semi\u2010structured interviews were conducted with 20 physicians (medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and palliative physicians)\u00a0who had worked in cancer care along with a psycho\u2010oncologist, over the past 2\u00a0years. The data were analysed using thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four major themes and 15 sub\u2010themes emerged during the analysis. All physicians unanimously reported that psycho\u2010oncology services have been an enabler in the cancer care continuum, as well as a key catalyst in improving their productivity, impacting the overall treatment outcome. However, the multifaceted problem space requires national\u2010level interventions to streamline an equitable delivery of psycho\u2010oncology services across India. Major and sub\u2010themes were identified and documented along with the text excerpts in the table.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study highlighted the much\u2010needed appreciation of the intangible value added by early interventions from psycho\u2010oncology professionals in India, as expressed by the beneficiaries of this service. The study also revealed the potential challenges hindering its growth, and perspectives from professionals across the country reinforced the need for novel solutions that address unique challenges while embracing its diversity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/pon.70271","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,30]],"date-time":"2025-08-30T02:04:30Z","timestamp":1756519470000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Expanding Psycho\u2010Oncology Services in India: Perspectives From Physicians in Cancer Care Centres"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"34","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1005-3467","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Bincy","family":"Mathew","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Center Manipal Hospitals  Bangalore India"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2383-0149","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Wendy W. 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