| Title: |
Quality Measurement for Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Germany: First Results of the Certified Sarcoma Centres |
| Authors: |
Rückher, Johannes; Grießhammer, Ellen; Langer, Thomas; Wenzel, Gregor; Utzig, Martin; Hohenberger, Peter; Lindner, Lars H.; Jakob, Jens; Wesselmann, Simone |
| Source: |
Oncology Research and Treatment ; volume 46, issue 6, page 236-245 ; ISSN 2296-5270 2296-5262 |
| Publisher Information: |
S. Karger AG |
| Publication Year: |
2023 |
| Description: |
Introduction: Soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) are rare diseases. A high level of standardization and centralization was lacking in Germany until 2018. Methods: By developing an evidence-based guideline and a certification system for sarcoma centres, foundations for structured, guideline-based, and centralized sarcoma care were defined. First results of the certified sarcoma centres are presented. Results: The first 3 years of data collection show good results for case volume, presentation rates in pretherapeutic and postoperative tumour boards, psycho-oncological counselling, and study rates. However, other indicators (e.g., preoperative or postoperative radiotherapy for operated high-risk STS without GIST, counselling rates social services) still have potential for improvement. Based on these results, the set of indicators could be further improved. Conclusions: A sarcoma-specific quality assurance scheme that includes guideline-derived quality indicators was developed. In future, a broader database will allow further insights into sarcoma care in Germany. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| DOI: |
10.1159/000530425 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.1159/000530425; https://karger.com/ort/article-pdf/46/6/236/3960114/000530425.pdf |
| Rights: |
https://karger.com/pages/terms-and-conditions ; https://karger.com/pages/terms-and-conditions |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.3337ACDF |
| Database: |
BASE |