ArticleFuture science OA2019
Analysis of management decisions and outcomes of a weekly multidisciplinary pediatric tumor board meeting in Uganda.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Multidisciplinary tumor boards in pediatric surgical oncology: a systematic review of approaches in low- and middle-income countries.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluating Treatment Plan Modifications from Surgeons' Initial Recommendations to Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Consensus for Cancer Care in a Resource-Limited Setting.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Multidisciplinary approach to cancer care in Rwanda: the role of tumour board meetings.Ecancermedicalscience · 2023Article
- Pediatric Solid Tumor Care and Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in Southeast Asia.JCO global oncology · 2020Article
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate the efficacy of a pediatric multidisciplinary tumor board (MTB) in Uganda. PATIENTS &
methodsWe documented the discussion of cases presented at a pediatric MTB and subsequently, though retrospective chart review, determined the degree to which decision were implemented.
results95 patients were discussed. In total, 129 of 226 (57%) distinct management decisions reached during the MTBs were implemented. Of these, 15 resulted in changes in diagnosis and 53 were classified as major changes in management. Decisions on chemotherapy were the most likely to be successfully enacted (51/58), followed by radiotherapy (18/30) and surgery (12/21). Labs/consults were less likely to be implemented.
conclusionKey improvements, specifically in the documentation and implementation of management decisions, are needed to improve the MTB's efficacy.
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