Considerations and barriers to starting a new HAI pump program: an international survey of the HAI Consortium Research Network.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Widespread implementation of HAI pump chemotherapy has been limited by logistic and feasibility concerns. Recent studies demonstrating excellent outcomes have fueled renewed enthusiasm and multiple new programs have emerged. This survey aims to identify barriers critical to establish a successful HAI program.

Methods

Using SurveyMonkey™, a 17-question survey assessing factors required for establishing a successful program was developed by 12 HAI Consortium Research Network (HCRN) surgical oncologists. Content analysis was used to code textual responses. Frequency of categories and average rank scores for each choice were calculated.

Results

Twenty-eight HCRN members responded to the survey. Implementation time varied, with 15 institutions requiring less tha

SUBMITTER: Cavnar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9771984 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature