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[Care pathways of cancer patients: Modeling and risks analysis induced by oral anticancer drugs]
Sophie Renet1, Christophe Maritaz2, Jean-Pierre Lotz3
1Groupe hospitalier La Pitié-Salpétrière, réseau régional de cancérologie d'Île-de-France (ONCORIF), 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France; Hôpitaux universitaire Paris Sud, hôpital Antoine-Béclère, service de pharmacie, 92141 Clamart cedex, France.
Abstract:
The care pathway of cancer patients is complex and therefore difficult to define. The oral anticancers (AKPO) have shown their benefits to patients and health professionals, however, the risks induced on the care pathway remain unknown. The objective of the study is to define, quantify the risks from AKPO and their effects on the care pathway (breakdown [Ds], rupture [Rt]). From the proposed care pathway model, FMEA method is used to analyze risks. For the 3 identified processes (1 monotherapy, 2 bitherapies: 2 AKPO or 1 AKPO/1 AKIV), analysis revealed an average of 91 risks, 173 Ds, 147 Rt, increased for 1 AKPO/1 AKIV therapy. The administration and delivery are the most risky steps. The lack of training and information of patients and healthcare professionals generates 80% of Ds and Rt. This model confirms the complexity, variability of the care pathway. The development of actions to improve town-hospital coordination and exchange of information is required to optimize and secure the route, confirming the objectives of "Plan Cancer 3".
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