Social determinants and facility type impact adherence to best practices in operable IIIAN2 lung cancer.

Zaid MuslimStephanie StroeverMirza Zain BaigJoanna F WeberCliff P ConneryFaiz Y Bhora

Published in: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (2021)

National adherence to best treatment practices in operable IIIAN2 lung cancer was variable as evidenced by the majority of patients not receiving recommended induction therapy. Socioeconomic factors and facility type are important determinants of guideline-concordance. Future efforts to improve outcomes should take this into account since guideline concordance, in the form of collective adherence to all 4 best practices, was associated with improved survival.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
glycemic control
quality improvement
mental health
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
long term care
type diabetes
current status
combination therapy
patient reported outcomes
cell therapy
patient reported