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ArticleDiseases of the colon and rectum2022

Referrals and Decision-Making Considerations Involved in Selecting a Surgeon for Rectal Cancer Treatment in the Midwestern United States.

Natalie J Del Vecchio, Xiang Gao, Kristin S Weeks, Michelle A Mengeling, Amanda R Kahl, Irena Gribovskaja-Rupp, Charles F Lynch, Elizabeth A Chrischilles, Mary E Charlton

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Article in Diseases of the colon and rectum, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Natalie J Del VecchioDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Xiang GaoDepartment of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Kristin S WeeksDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Michelle A MengelingCenter for Access & Delivery Research and Evaluation, VA Office of Rural Health, Veterans Rural Health Resource Center, Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, Iowa.
Amanda R KahlIowa Cancer Registry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Irena Gribovskaja-RuppDepartment of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Charles F LynchDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa.
Elizabeth A ChrischillesDepartment of Epidemiology, 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 · USUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics · US

Funding

Viral VectorP30CA086862 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · PI Christopher K Laubenthal · 2000 to 2026
$70.0M
Medical Scientist Training ProgramT32GM139776 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · PI Gordon F Buchanan · 2021 to 2026
$6.4M
Adding patient and provider viewpoints to rectal cancer practice variation dataK07CA197067 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · PI CHARLTON, MARY E. · 2015 to 2019
$709k
NCI NIH HHS HHSN261201800012INCI NIH HHS K07 CA197067NCI NIH HHS P30 CA086862
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite evidence of superior outcomes for rectal cancer at high-volume, multidisciplinary cancer centers, many patients undergo surgery in low-volume hospitals.

objectiveThis study aimed to examine considerations of former patients with rectal cancer when selecting their surgeon and to evaluate which considerations were associated with surgery at high-volume hospitals.

designIn this retrospective cohort study, patients were surveyed about what they considered when selecting a cancer surgeon. SETTINGS: Study data were obtained via survey and the statewide Iowa Cancer Registry. PATIENTS: All eligible individuals diagnosed with invasive stages II/III rectal cancer from 2013 to 2017 identified through the registry were invited to participate.

main outcome measuresThe primary outcomes were the characteristics of the hospital where they received surgery (ie, National Cancer Institute designation, Commission on Cancer accreditation, and rectal cancer surgery volume).

resultsAmong respondents, 318 of 417 (76%) completed surveys. Sixty-nine percent of patients selected their surgeon based on their physician's referral/recommendation, 20% based on surgeon/hospital reputation, and 11% based on personal connections to the surgeon. Participants who chose their surgeon based on reputation had significantly higher odds of surgery at National Cancer Institute-designated (OR 7.5; 95% CI, 3.8-15.0) or high-volume (OR 2.6; 95% CI, 1.2-5.7) hospitals than those who relied on referral. LIMITATIONS: This study took place in a Midwestern state with a predominantly white population, which limited our ability to evaluate racial/ethnic associations.

conclusionMost patients with rectal cancer relied on referrals in selecting their surgeon, and those who did were less likely to receive surgery at a National Cancer Institute-designated or high-volume hospitals compared to those who considered reputation. Future research is needed to determine the impact of these decision factors on clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and quality of life. In addition, patients should be aware that relying on physician referral may not result in treatment from the most experienced or comprehensive care setting in their area. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B897.REMISIONES Y CONSIDERACIONES PARA LA TOMA DE DECISIONES RELACIONADAS CON LA SELECCIÓN DE UN CIRUJANO PARA EL TRATAMIENTO DEL CÁNCER DE RECTO EN EL MEDIO OESTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOSANTECEDENTES:A pesar de la evidencia de resultados superiores para el tratamiento del cáncer de recto en centros oncológicos de gran volumen y multidisciplinarios, muchos pacientes se someten a cirugía en hospitales de bajo volumen.OBJETIVOS:Examinar las consideraciones de los antiguos pacientes con cáncer de recto al momento de seleccionar a su cirujano y evaluar qué consideraciones se asociaron con la cirugía en hospitales de gran volumen.DISEÑO:Encuestamos a los pacientes sobre qué aspectos consideraron al elegir un cirujano oncológico para completar este estudio de cohorte retrospectivo.AJUSTE:Los datos del estudio se obtuvieron mediante una encuesta y el Registro de Cáncer del estado de Iowa.PACIENTES:Se invitó a participar a todas las personas elegibles diagnosticadas con cáncer de recto invasivo en estadios II/III entre 2013 y 2017 identificadas a través del registro.PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO:Los resultados principales fueron las características del hospital donde fue realizada la cirugía (es decir, designación del Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, acreditación de la Comisión de Cáncer y volumen de cirugía del cáncer de recto).RESULTADOS:Hubo 318 de 417 (76%) encuestas completadas. El sesenta y nueve por ciento seleccionó a su cirujano en función de la referencia / recomendación de su médico, el 20% por la reputación del cirujano/hospital, y el 11% por sus conexiones personales con el cirujano. Los participantes que eligieron a su cirujano en función a la reputación tuvieron probabilidades significativamente más altas de cirugía en el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer designado (OR = 7,5, IC del 95%: 3,8-15,0) o en hospitales de alto volumen (OR = 2,6, IC del 95%: 1,2-5,7) que aquellos que dependían de la derivación.LIMITACIONES:Este estudio se llevó a cabo en un estado del medio oeste con una población predominantemente blanca, lo que limitó nuestra capacidad para evaluar las asociaciones raciales/étnicas.CONCLUSIONES:La mayoría de los pacientes con cáncer de recto dependían de las derivaciones para seleccionar a su cirujano, y los que lo hacían tenían menos probabilidades de recibir cirugía en un hospital designado por el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer o en hospitales de gran volumen en comparación con los que consideraban la reputación. Se necesitan investigaciones a futuro para determinar el impacto de estos factores de decisión en los resultados clínicos, la satisfacción del paciente y la calidad de vida. Además, los pacientes deben ser conscientes de que depender de la remisión de un médico puede no resultar en el tratamiento más experimentado o integral en su área. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/B897. (Traducción-Dr Osvaldo Gauto).

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Rectal NeoplasmsSurgeonsHumansMidwestern United StatesQuality of LifeReferral and ConsultationRetrospective Studies

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