Development of a novel cancer survivorship database to describe health care utilization patterns for Coloradans who have completed primary cancer treatment

ConclusionsCreating and analyzing a comprehensive database of individuals who have completed active cancer treatment may highlight gaps in care within complex health care systems. Engaging different stakeholders to address these issues may help improve and enhance systematic population management for cancer survivors.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsCompleted treatment summary care plans may be used to increase the completion of individual health maintenance recommendations and potentially population health maintenance recommendations.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research