Evaluation of changes to work patterns in multidisciplinary cancer team meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic: A national mixed-method survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is not well understood the overall changes that multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) have had to make in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, nor the impact that such changes, in addition to the other challenges faced by MDTs, have had on decision-making, communication, or participation in the context of MDT meetings specifically.

Methods

This was a mixed method, prospective cross-sectional survey study taking place in the United Kingdom between September 2020 and August 2021.

Results

The participants were 423 MDT members. Qualitative findings revealed hybrid working and possibility of virtual attendance as the change introduced because of COVID-19 that MDTs would like to maintain. However, IT-related issues, slower meetings, longer lists and delays were identif

SUBMITTER: Soukup T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10134365 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature