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- - The evaluation of a clinical pathway for breast cancer patients, implemented in May 2008, involved data from a survey of 56 clinics and 105 patients, showing that 93% of physicians found it useful.
- - While only 24% of physicians fully utilized the pathway, 40% of clinics aimed to increase patient numbers and available treatments.
- - Among patients, 55% found the pathway helpful, but only 29% consistently used the patient booklet, and 8% reported complaints to the clinics, indicating overall satisfaction but highlighting areas for improvement in electronic health records and patient responsiveness.
Article Abstract
To evaluate the liaison-clinical pathway for patients with breast cancer introduced since May 2008, the data from a questionnaires survey of 56 clinics and 105 patients were reviewed. Half of the clinics specialized in internal medicine. 93% of physicians recognized the utility of the pathway while 24% made the most of the pathway. About 40% of the clinics wished to enlarge both the patient number and treatment materials. Half of the patients were employed. 55% of patients valued the pathway as helpful. And 29% of patients used the patient booklet at all times. 8% of patients replied they had complaints went to clinics. There has been no serious problem in using the pathway. Countermeasures to electronic health records in clinics, and responses to requests from each patient will be needed.
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