Process quality of decision-making in multidisciplinary cancer team meetings: a structured observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The quality of decision-making in multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTMs) depends on the quality of information presented and the quality of team processes. Few studies have examined these factors using a standardized approach. The aim of this study was to objectively document the processes involved in decision-making in MDTMs, document the outcomes in terms of whether a treatment recommendation was given (none vs. singular vs. multiple), and to identify factors related to type of treatment recommendation.

Methods

An adaptation of the observer rating scale Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Metric for the Observation of Decision-Making (MDT-MODe) was used to assess the quality of the presented information and team processes in MDTMs. Data was analyzed using descriptive

SUBMITTER: Hahlweg P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5693525 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature