Implementation of Symptom Questionnaires Into Oncology Workflow [PRESENTATION SUMMARIES]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - October 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Stover, A. M., Basch, E. M. Tags: Quality, Quality of care, Quality of Life, Quality of Care PRESENTATION SUMMARIES Source Type: research
Transitioning to Academic Quality-Improvement Work Within the Field of Oncology: Opportunities and Challenges [PRESENTATION SUMMARIES]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - October 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Riblet, N. B. V. Tags: Quality, Strategies for Career Success, Career Development, Quality of Care PRESENTATION SUMMARIES Source Type: research
Use of a Case Management System to Reduce the Response Time for Symptom Management Calls in a High-Volume Practice [PRESENTATION SUMMARIES]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - October 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Dickson, N. R., Bilbrey, L. E., Lesikar, P. E., Kaufman, L. W., Hays, L. F., Tillman, A. T., Lyss, A. J., Sarratt, M. J., Scrugham, D. W., Sivakumar, A., McGee, K. G., Patton, J. F. Tags: Quality, Quality of care PRESENTATION SUMMARIES Source Type: research
Process Mapping With Times, Process Measures, and Labor Costs [PRESENTATION SUMMARIES]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - October 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Quinn, D. Tags: Quality of Life, Quality of Care PRESENTATION SUMMARIES Source Type: research
Payer View: How Do We Assess Quality in the Age of Precision Medicine? [PRESENTATION SUMMARIES]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - October 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Newcomer, L. N. Tags: Quality, Quality of care, Cost of care, Access to care, Quality of Life, Quality of Care PRESENTATION SUMMARIES Source Type: research
Quality in the Age of Precision Medicine: The Clinician Perspective [PRESENTATION SUMMARIES]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - October 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Romine, P. E., Harkins, S. K., Gray, S. W. Tags: Quality, Quality of care, Quality of Life, Quality of Care PRESENTATION SUMMARIES Source Type: research
CancerLinQ Update [PRESENTATION SUMMARIES]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - October 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Miller, R. S. Tags: Quality of care, Information systems, Quality of Life, Quality of Care PRESENTATION SUMMARIES Source Type: research
Four Years Running: The ASCO Quality Care Symposium [FOREWORD]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - October 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jacobson, J. O., Earle, C., Neuss, M. Tags: Quality FOREWORD Source Type: research
Improving Oral Oncolytic Patient Self-Management [Quality in Action]
Conclusion:
The introduction of new office procedures to easily identify all patients receiving oral therapy and improvement in patients’ ability to manage symptoms at home with the use of self-care guidelines contributed to an improvement in managing patients who are taking oral oncolytics. (Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - September 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: McNamara, E., Redoutey, L., Mackler, E., Severson, J. A., Petersen, L., Mahmood, T. Tags: Quality in Action Source Type: research
Assessment of Fever Advisory Cards (FACs) as an Initiative to Improve Febrile Neutropenia Management in a Regional Cancer Center Emergency Department [Quality in Action]
Conclusion:
The distribution of FACs was associated with an improved incidence of correct FN triaging but did not demonstrate a meaningful improvement in the quality of FN management. This may be explained by FAC use among patients not being ideal. Next steps in the continued effort toward high-quality FN care include redesign of FACs, reinforcement of provider and patient education, and ED outreach. (Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - September 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kapil, P., MacMillan, M., Carvalho, M., Lymburner, P., Fung, R., Almeida, B., Van Dorn, L., Enright, K. Tags: Quality in Action Source Type: research
Access to Care in Vermont: Factors Linked With Time to Chemotherapy for Women With Breast Cancer--A Retrospective Cohort Study [FOCUS ON QUALITY]
Conclusion:
Most female patients with stage I to III breast cancer in Vermont are receiving adjuvant chemotherapy within the National Comprehensive Cancer Network–recommended timeframe; however, improvements remain needed for certain subgroups. Novel approaches for women with long drive times need to be developed and evaluated in the community. Variation in TTC by hospital, even after adjusting for patient, tumor, and treatment factors, also suggests opportunities for process improvement. (Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - September 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Johnson, A., Shulman, L., Kachajian, J., Sprague, B. L., Khan, F., James, T., Cranmer, D., Young, P., Heimann, R. Tags: Quality of care, Access to care, Access to care, Management and treatment, Epidemiology, Chemotherapy, Population and Observational Studies, Quality of Care, Epidemiology FOCUS ON QUALITY Source Type: research
Creating Virtual Integration and Improved Oncology Care Quality Through a Co-Management Services Agreement [BUSINESS OF ONCOLOGY]
Conclusion:
In its first year, the Co-MSA resulted in improvement of the delivery of survivorship care plans and adherence to value pathways powered by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Improvement of Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores did not occur. (Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - September 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hartung, N. L. W., Henschel, R. M., Smith, K. B., Gesme, D. H. Tags: Quality, Practical Tips, Affordable Care Act, Cost of care, Cost Effectiveness, Practice Administration, Efficiency of Care, Practice Administration, Adult Medical Oncology BUSINESS OF ONCOLOGY Source Type: research
Errata [Errata]
(Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - September 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Errata Source Type: research
Defining High-Quality Palliative Care in Oncology Practice: An American Society of Clinical Oncology/American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Guidance Statement [CARE DELIVERY]
Conclusion:
This statement describes the elements comprising high-quality primary palliative care for patients with advanced cancer or high symptom burden, as delivered by oncology practices. Oncology providers wishing to enhance palliative care delivery may find this information useful to inform operational changes and quality improvement efforts. (Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - September 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bickel, K. E., McNiff, K., Buss, M. K., Kamal, A., Lupu, D., Abernethy, A. P., Broder, M. S., Shapiro, C. L., Acheson, A. K., Malin, J., Evans, T., Krzyzanowska, M. K. Tags: Palliative care CARE DELIVERY Source Type: research
