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High-quality care for all children with cancer

R R G Knops1, M E J L Hulscher, R P M G Hermens

  • 1Department of Paediatric Oncology, Emma Children's Hospital/Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam. r.r.knops@amc.uva.nl

Annals of Oncology : Official Journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology
|February 10, 2012
PubMed

Insights

This study identified 109 high-quality care recommendations for children with cancer, using literature and expert consensus. These findings will guide the development of quality indicators to improve pediatric oncology care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • High-quality care is crucial for improving treatment outcomes, survival rates, and quality of life for children with cancer and their families.
  • The study aimed to establish a foundational set of high-quality care recommendations for all pediatric cancer patients.
  • These recommendations serve as a basis for developing quality indicators in pediatric oncology.

Framework:

  • A comprehensive literature search and review of international health organizations' websites were conducted.
  • The RAND modified Delphi method was employed for grading and selecting recommendations.
  • An expert panel evaluated, discussed, and prioritized the identified recommendations.

Implementation:

  • An initial inventory yielded 131 recommendations for pediatric cancer care.
  • Through expert consensus and prioritization, 109 high-quality care recommendations were selected.
  • A subset of 31 recommendations was further prioritized for immediate impact.

Implications:

  • The established set of recommendations provides a robust foundation for creating quality indicators.
  • These indicators will enable the evaluation of care quality in pediatric oncology settings.
  • This work supports the advancement of evidence-based practices in the care of children with cancer.
Abstract

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