Cancer multidisciplinary team meetings in a rural and metropolitan site: investigating the facilitators and understanding the challenges
Poster
Paper/Presentation Title | Cancer multidisciplinary team meetings in a rural and metropolitan site: investigating the facilitators and understanding the challenges |
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Presentation Type | Poster |
Authors | Baratiny, G. (Author), Salveron, M. (Author) and Robinson, G. (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology |
Journal Citation | 5 (2), p. A253 |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2009 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1743-7555 |
1743-7563 | |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1743-7563.2009.01252.x/epdf |
Conference/Event | 36th COSA Annual Scientific Meeting (COSA 2009) |
Event Details | 36th COSA Annual Scientific Meeting (COSA 2009) Event Date 17 to end of 19 Nov 2009 Event Location Gold Coast, Australia |
Abstract | Aim: To examine the facilitators of and barriers to the implementation of two pilot cancer multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) established in a rural and metropolitan site across South Australia. Methods: Healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of cancer MDTs were randomly selected to participate in qualitative structured interviews between April and June 2009. The interviews investigated the enablers of Results: A total of 24 interviews (13 rural, 11 metropolitan) were conducted. Administration and coordination, leadership and a strong commitment Conclusion: This qualitative evaluation has revealed that the effective functioning of cancer MDTs is based on an interplay of factors including team commitment, strong leadership, effective administration and coordination |
Keywords | cancer multidisciplinary team meetings; rural South Australia; metropolitan South Australia |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 321104. Cancer therapy (excl. chemotherapy and radiation therapy) |
429999. Other health sciences not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of South Australia |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q34z5/cancer-multidisciplinary-team-meetings-in-a-rural-and-metropolitan-site-investigating-the-facilitators-and-understanding-the-challenges
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