Utilization of Interdisciplinary Tumor Boards for Sarcoma Care in Germany: Results from the PROSa Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data on institutional structures of sarcoma care in Germany are scarce. The utilization of an interdisciplinary tumor board (IDTB) is an essential part of modern cancer care. We investigated to which extent and when IDTB are used in sarcoma care. We hypothesized that IDTB before treatment initiation were used more often at certified cancer centers and at high-volume centers and that IDTB utilization increased over time.

Methods

From 2017 to 2020 we conducted a prospective cohort study, undertaking major efforts to include the whole spectrum of sarcoma treatment facilities. To analyze potential predictors of IDTB utilization, we calculated multivariable logistic regressions.

Results

Patients and survivors (n = 1,309) from 39 study centers (22 tertiary referr

SUBMITTER: Eichler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8220922 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature