Value-Based Quality Care for Breast Cancer: More Than Guidelines

CANTÜRK N. Z., GÜLLÜOĞLU M. B.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH, vol.17, no.4, pp.297-301, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2021.6333
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.297-301
  • Keywords: Cancer, breast, value, quality, cost, HEALTH-CARE, AMERICAN SOCIETY, UNITED-STATES, FRAMEWORK, DRUGS, COST
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Although guidelines recommend some of the most expensive diagnostic methods and therapies, some patients do have the opportunity to use them, but some others have overused or misused such methods. The cost of cancer care is increasing, but the satisfaction levels of patients and healthcare workers have not increased in line with this rise. Value-based care for cancer, especially breast cancer, should be implemented. For this reason, all unnecessary screening, tests, treatments, and follow-up parameters should be avoided.