Patients participation in multidisciplinary management in gastric cancer: regulation comparison and expert survey among major countries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In Korea, the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) mandates patient participation in outpatient multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings as part of national cancer quality assessment. However, the necessity of involving patients and families in MDT discussions remains debatable. This study explored international expert perspectives on patient participation in gastric cancer MDTs.

Methods

A cross-national expert survey was conducted in September 2021 among 15 gastric cancer specialists from Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, and the United States. The survey assessed the frequency of patient and family member attendance, perceived pros and cons, and preferences regarding mandatory versus selective involvement. Additionally, MDT structures and policies were

SUBMITTER: Park K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12784146 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature