Publications by authors named "Sophy Tomy"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the need for faster treatment of immune checkpoint inhibitor-related pneumonitis (ICI-P), which is a serious condition in lung cancer patients.
- The implementation of a clinical care pathway algorithm aimed to shorten the time from diagnosis to treatment, showing a significant increase in the use of immunotoxicity order sets.
- While the direct time to treatment didn't significantly change, improvements in follow-up care and patient management were noted, emphasizing the importance of standardized practices in treating this condition.
Purpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitor-related pneumonitis (ICI-P) is a condition associated with high mortality, necessitating prompt recognition and treatment initiation. This study aimed to assess the impact of implementing a clinical care pathway algorithm on reducing the time to treatment for ICI-P.
Methods: Patients with lung cancer and suspected ICI-P were enrolled, and a multi-modal intervention promoting algorithm use was implemented in two phases.