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ArticleBMC cancer2022

The pilot project of the National Cancer Network in Poland: Assessment of the functioning of the National Cancer Network and results from quality indicators for lung cancer (2019-2021).

Łukasz Trembecki, Aleksandra Sztuder, Izabella Dębicka, Rafał Matkowski, Adam Maciejczyk

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Article in BMC cancer, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Łukasz TrembeckiDepartment of Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, pl. L. Hirszfelda 12, 53-413, Wroclaw, Poland. trembecki.lukasz@dco.com.pl.
Aleksandra SztuderDepartment of Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, pl. L. Hirszfelda 12, 53-413, Wroclaw, Poland.
Izabella DębickaDepartment of Chemotherapy, Lower Silesian Oncology, Pulmonology and Haematology Center, pl. L. Hirszfelda 12, Wroclaw, 53-413, Poland.
Rafał MatkowskiDepartment of Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, pl. L. Hirszfelda 12, 53-413, Wroclaw, Poland.
Adam MaciejczykDepartment of Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, pl. L. Hirszfelda 12, 53-413, Wroclaw, Poland.
Wroclaw Medical University · PLLublin Oncology Center · PL

Funding

Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Slaskich we Wroclawiu SUBZ.C280.22.001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis analysis presents the outcomes of the operations of the National Cancer Network (NCN) pilot project in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, for lung cancer for the period of 2019-2021. The results concerning measures of the quality of medical processes were analysed.

methodsTwenty-one measures used to gauge the quality of oncological care for lung cancer were assessed. Data collection and processing for the purpose of calculating the measures were carried out as part of the NCN pilot project based on the Regulation of the Ministry of Health enacted on 13 December 2018. The measures were calculated at the Voivodeship Coordination Center, and the data were derived from the centres included in the network in the area of the analysed voivodeship.

resultsA total of 3,638 patients diagnosed with lung cancer were enrolled in the NCN pilot program during the analysed period. For 3 measures, out of 21, target values were obtained. For 2 measures, the values differed significantly from the assumed target value.

conclusionIn our opinion, the NCN pilot study, as a test of the network's functioning, meets the assumed goal. The NCN assessment is based on, inter alia, analysis of the outcomes of oncological quality of care measures for lung cancer, and facilitates monitoring of the quality of medical services provided and the identification of areas for improvement. In addition, the pilot program, which will last until the end of 2022, will allow for further in-depth analysis regarding the network's limitations before implementing the system on a national scale in Poland. This will be the subject of further investigation.

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Lung NeoplasmsQuality Indicators, Health CareData CollectionHumansPilot ProjectsPolandLung cancerNational Cancer NetworkPoland

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PMID36045330
PMCPMC9434856
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