Measuring the quality of care in metastatic colorectal cancer: a scoping review of quality indicators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quality indicators are essential for measuring and benchmarking the quality of cancer care. Although there are well-established metrics for early-stage colorectal cancer (CRC), few exist for advanced CRC. This scoping review aimed to collate and review all quality indicators for metastatic CRC.

Methods

A dedicated search was performed of Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, and relevant gray literature to identify quality indicators for metastatic CRC, evaluating the diagnostic workup, systemic anticancer treatments, surgical approaches, radiation approaches, supportive care, and palliative or terminal care provided to patients.

Results

We identified 11 articles, of which 5 were systematized reviews and 6 concerned the development, validation, or operationalizat

SUBMITTER: Dunn C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11487155 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature