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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2026

Multidisciplinary team management and the survival of head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hanan M Qasem, Ali O Aldamen, Muhammad Idrees, Ragad Ala'a Tawalbeh, Mohammed Fawaz Alqudah, Ja'Far Mohamad Matalgah, Sakhr Alshwayyat, Ayham Mohammad Hussein, Haya B Abukharmh, Mohammed Al-Mahdi Al-Kurdi

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Hanan M QasemFaculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3393-3559
Ali O AldamenFaculty of Medicine, Al Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Muhammad IdreesDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lahore General Hospital, Punjab, Pakistan.
Ragad Ala'a TawalbehFaculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Mohammed Fawaz AlqudahFaculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Ja'Far Mohamad MatalgahFaculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Sakhr AlshwayyatFaculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Ayham Mohammad HusseinFaculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa' Applied University, Salt, Jordan.
Haya B AbukharmhFaculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Mohammed Al-Mahdi Al-KurdiFaculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.

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Introduction: Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in cancer care aim to improve patient outcomes by bringing together healthcare professionals from various specialties. This collaborative approach has been associated with improved decision-making and survival rates, particularly in the management of complex cases, such as head and neck cancer (HNC). Our study aimed to assess the impact of MDTs on overall survival (OS) in patients at different stages of HNC compared with those who received non-MDT care. Methods: A systematic search was performed following PRISMA guidelines in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases from inception to June 2024 for studies comparing MDT management of patients with HNC with conventional treatment. The review was registered in PROSPERO under the number CRD420251165637. Data analysis was conducted using Review Manager version 5.4. Results: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, including nine studies with a total of 42 937 patients. The pooled analysis showed that MDT management was associated with a significant 13% improvement in survival rates for HNC patients (HR: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.78-0.97, Conclusion: MDTs can improve survival rates among patients with HNC. Their effect in stage IV disease remains inconclusive. Further research is needed to explore the economic impact of MDTs and their effectiveness in broader populations and advanced stages.

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head and neck cancerMDTmultidisciplinary teamsurvival

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PMCPMC13657501

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