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ArticleDiseases of the colon and rectum2019

Guideline-Recommended Chemoradiation for Patients With Rectal Cancer at Large Hospitals: A Trend in the Right Direction.

Natalie J Del Vecchio, Jennifer A Schlichting, Catherine Chioreso, Amanda R Kahl, Jennifer E Hrabe, Charles F Lynch, Michele M West, Mary E Charlton

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Article in Diseases of the colon and rectum, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Natalie J Del VecchioDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Jennifer A SchlichtingDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Catherine ChioresoDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Amanda R KahlIowa Cancer Registry, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Jennifer E HrabeDepartment of Surgery, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.
Charles F LynchDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Michele M WestIowa Cancer Registry, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Mary E CharltonDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
University of Iowa · US

Funding

Viral VectorP30CA086862 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · PI Christopher K Laubenthal · 2000 to 2026
$70.0M
NCI NIH HHS HHSN261201000032CNCI NIH HHS HHSN261201300020INCI NIH HHS P30 CA086862
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMany patients with rectal cancer are treated at small, low-volume hospitals despite evidence that better outcomes are associated with larger, high-volume hospitals.

objectivesThis study aims to examine trends of patients with rectal cancer who are receiving care at large hospitals, to determine the patient characteristics associated with treatment at large hospitals, and to assess the relationships between treatment at large hospitals and guideline-recommended therapy.

designThis study was a retrospective cohort analysis to assess trends in rectal cancer treatment. SETTINGS: Data from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Patterns of Care studies were used. PATIENTS: The study population consisted of adults diagnosed with stages II/III rectal cancer in 1990/1991, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015.

main outcome measuresThe primary outcome was treatment at large hospitals (≥500 beds). The receipt of guideline-recommended preoperative chemoradiation therapy and postoperative chemotherapy was assessed for patients diagnosed in 2005+.

resultsTwo thousand two hundred thirty-one patients were included. The proportion treated at large hospitals increased from 19% in 1990/1991 to 27% in 2015 (ptrend < 0.0001). Black race was associated with treatment at large hospitals (vs white) (OR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.30-2.31), as was being 55 to 64 years of age (vs 75+), and diagnosis in 2015 (vs 1990/1991). Treatment in large hospitals was associated with twice the odds of preoperative chemoradiation, as well as younger age and diagnosis in 2010 or 2015 (vs 2005). LIMITATIONS: The study did not account for the change in the number of large hospitals over time.

conclusionsResults suggest that patients with rectal cancer are increasingly being treated in large hospitals where they receive more guideline-recommended therapy. Although this trend is promising, patients receiving care at larger, higher-volume facilities are still the minority. Initiatives increasing patient and provider awareness of benefits of specialized care, as well as increasing referrals to large centers may improve the use of recommended treatment and ultimately improve outcomes. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A994. QUIMIORRADIACIÓN RECOMENDADA EN GUÍAS PARA PACIENTES CON CÁNCER RECTAL EN HOSPITALES DE GRAN TAMAÑO: UNA TENDENCIA EN LA DIRECCIÓN CORRECTA: Muchos pacientes con cáncer rectal se tratan en hospitales pequeños y de bajo volumen a pesar de evidencia de que los mejores resultados se asocian con hospitales más grandes y de gran volumen. OBJETIVOS: Examinar las tendencias en los pacientes con cáncer rectal que reciben atención en hospitales de gran tamaño, determinar las características de los pacientes asociadas con el tratamiento en hospitales grandes y evaluar la relación entre el tratamiento en hospitales grandes y la terapia recomendada en guías. DISEÑO:: Este estudio fue un análisis de cohorte retrospectivo para evaluar las tendencias en el tratamiento del cáncer de recto. ESCENARIO: Se utilizaron datos de los estudios del programa Patrones de Atención, Vigilancia, Epidemiología y Resultados Finales (SEER) del Instituto Nacional de Cáncer (NIH). PACIENTES: La población de estudio consistió en adultos diagnosticados con cáncer rectal en estadio II / III en 1990/1991, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 y 2015. PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO: El resultado primario fue el tratamiento en hospitales grandes (≥500 camas). La recepción de quimiorradiación preoperatoria recomendada según las guías y la quimioterapia posoperatoria se evaluaron para los pacientes diagnosticados en 2005 y posteriormente. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 2,231 pacientes. La proporción tratada en los hospitales grandes aumentó del 19% en 1990/1991 al 27% en 2015 (ptrend < 0.0001). La raza afroamericana se asoció con el tratamiento en hospitales grandes (vs. blanca) (OR, 1.73; IC 95%, 1.30-2.31), al igual que 55-64 años de edad (vs ≥75) y diagnóstico en 2015 (vs 1990/1991). El tratamiento en los hospitales grandes se asoció con el doble de probabilidad de quimiorradiación preoperatoria, así como con una edad más temprana y diagnóstico en 2010 o 2015 (vs 2005). LIMITACIONES: El estudio no tomó en cuenta el cambio en el número de hospitales grandes a lo largo del tiempo. CONCLUSIONES: Los resultados sugieren que los pacientes con cáncer rectal reciben cada vez más tratamiento en hospitales grandes donde reciben terapia recomendada por las guías mas frecuentemente. Aunque esta tendencia es prometedora, los pacientes que reciben atención en hospitales más grandes y de mayor volumen siguen siendo una minoría. Las iniciativas que aumenten la concientización del paciente y del proveedor de servicios médicos sobre los beneficios de la atención especializada, así como el aumento de las referencias a centros grandes podrían mejorar el uso del tratamiento recomendado y, en última instancia, mejorar los resultados. Vea el Resumen en video en http://links.lww.com/DCR/A994.

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Neoplasm StagingSEER ProgramAdolescentAdultAgedAntineoplastic AgentsChemoradiotherapyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHospitals, High-VolumeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPractice Guidelines as TopicPrognosisRectal NeoplasmsAntineoplastic Agents

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PMCPMC7263440
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