A5058202021- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Institut Català d'Oncologia
2017-2021
The therapeutic approach to cancer is complex and multidisciplinary. Radiotherapy among the essential treatments, whether used alone or in conjunction with other therapies. This study reports a clinical audit of radiotherapy process assess care, evaluate adherence agreed protocols measure variability improve quality for rectal cancer.Multicentre retrospective cohort representative sample patients diagnosed Institut Català d'Oncologia, comprehensive centre three different settings. We...
Abstract Introduction Colorectal cancer treatment requires a complex, multidisciplinary approach. Because of the potential variability, monitoring through clinical audits is advisable. This study assesses effects quality improvement action plan in patients with locally advanced rectal and treated radiotherapy. Methods Comparative, multicentre two cohorts 120 each, selected randomly from diagnosed who had initiated radiotherapy curative intent. Based on results baseline audit 2013, was...
Abstract Purpose To perform a clinical audit to assess adherence standard practice for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients undergoing radiotherapy rectal cancer treatment in four European countries. Materials methods Multi-institutional, retrospective cohort study 221 treated 2015 at six centres. Clinical indicators applicable general processes were evaluated. All data obtained from electronic medical records. Results The audits performed year 2017. We found substantial...
To assess adherence to standard clinical practice for the diagnosis and treatment of patients undergoing prostate cancer (PCa) radiotherapy in four European countries using audits as part international IROCA project. Multi-institutional, retrospective cohort study 240 randomly-selected treated PCa (n = 40/centre) year 2015 at six hospitals. Clinical indicators applicable general PCa-specific processes were evaluated. All data obtained directly from medical records. The performed 2017....