| Implementation of guidelines and paths in oncology. | |
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PMID: 8953599 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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At the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, we initiated a disease management program to reduce the variability of practice and increase its effectiveness, using a model that was familiar to the faculty. Professional staff members, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, were divided into groups according to disease site. Each group developed practice guidelines and collaborative care paths based on evidence in the literature and expert opinion. Desired outcomes were defined. The faculty participated in developing and implementing the program, which was viewed as a means of achieving efficient, productive management of care. Nearly 1,000 patients have been entered on the 98 paths outlined to date. Integrated information systems have been an important tool for instituting the guidelines at the point of patient care and for measuring clinical and financial outcomes. A physician-led outcomes management program should permit us to deliver high-quality care and support outcomes research while decreasing costs. |
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Authors:
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M Morris |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.) Volume: 10 ISSN: 0890-9091 ISO Abbreviation: Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.) Publication Date: 1996 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-04-02 Completed Date: 1997-04-02 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8712059 Medline TA: Oncology (Williston Park) Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 123-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Texas, M.D., Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA. |
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Critical Pathways* Humans Neoplasms* / diagnosis, therapy Practice Guidelines as Topic* / standards Treatment Outcome United States |
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