Implementation of a student-run initiative to facilitate multidisciplinary cancer care in Pakistan: the Tumor Board Establishment Facilitation Forum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The lack of a multidisciplinary approach to the management of cancer patients in most parts of Pakistan is a long-standing and major concern. To overcome this disparity, we started a student-run initiative to facilitate the establishment of multidisciplinary tumor boards (MTBs) in oncology, titled "Tumor Board Establishment Facilitation Forum (TEFF)". The objectives of this study were to evaluate the clinical and academic impact of TEFF on cancer care for patients and student education, respectively.

Methods

The formation of TEFF was based on the Theory of Change model. We conducted a needs assessment based on existing literature, physical evaluation of wards, and consultation with senior academic faculty members. The logic model was refined through multiple meeti

SUBMITTER: Abdul Rehman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829360 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature