Changes in multidisciplinary team decisions in a high volume head and neck oncological center following those made in its preferred partner.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Head and neck cancer care is highly complex, and multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) are vital for improved outcomes. In the Netherlands, head and neck cancer care is practiced in eight high-volume head and neck oncologic centers (HNOC) and six affiliated hospitals preferred partner (PP) centers. Patients treated in the PP are presented and discussed in the HNOC. To evaluate the importance of these mandatory and decisive steps in decision making, we have assessed the changes in treatment.

Materials and methods

Retrospective evaluation of head and neck cancer patients referred between January 2011 and October 2018 for a MDT evaluation to the HNOC was conducted. The differences in MDT recommendation were classified with regards to major and minor changes.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Hendrickx JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10505803 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature