What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to identify quality indicators for supportive care in cancer treatment.

April 24, 2026

Developing quality indicators for supportive care in cancer treatment: a modified Delphi method

AOAyako OkuyamaSt. Luke's International University CIChihiro IshiiNational Cancer Center Hospital East SZSadamoto ZendaNational Cancer Center Hospital East

Key Points

The aim is to identify quality indicators for supportive care in cancer treatment.
Modified Delphi method was used to gather expert opinions.
Experts included oncologists and pharmacists to determine relevant indicators.
Focus was primarily on process indicators.
24 supportive care indicators identified.
Indicators mainly reflect the perspectives of healthcare professionals.
Emphasis on developing metrics relevant to patients and families in future work.

Abstract

This study identified 24 indicators for supportive care, particularly process indicators, from the perspectives of oncologists and pharmacists. Further research is needed to develop indicators relevant to patients and families.

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Okuyama et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb09ff553a5433e34b449b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jjco/hyag064

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