A comparative analysis: international variation in PET-CT service provision in oncology-an International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership study.

ABSTRACT: To explore differences in position emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) service provision internationally to further understand the impact variation may have upon cancer services. To identify areas of further exploration for researchers and policymakers to optimize PET-CT services and improve the quality of cancer services. Comparative analysis using data based on pre-defined PET-CT service metrics from PET-CT stakeholders across seven countries. This was further informed via document analysis of clinical indication guidance and expert consensus through round-table discussions of relevant PET-CT stakeholders. Descriptive comparative analyses were produced on use, capacity and indication guidance for PET-CT services between jurisdictions. PET-CT services across 21 jurisdictions

SUBMITTER: Lynch C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7896108 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature