Royal Society of Medicine Surgical Innovation Day Adrian Tanner Prize Winner 2019: Multidisciplinary care and surgical innovation for the benefit of the patient with head and neck cancer of unknown primary

Mistry, Rakesh D.; Walker, Abigail; Walker, Nathan; Ofo, Enyinnaya

doi:10.1177/2054270420921066

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“…MDM Chairpersons identified meetings as necessary to providing patient centred care, which is consistent with other recent studies. 33 The main benefits identified by Chairpersons were combined expertise, consensus on complex care, inter-clinician accountability and achieving consistency in care. The specialised expertise that individuals brought to the meeting was considered to be a valuable element of multidisciplinary care.…”

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Facilitating High Quality Cancer Care: A Qualitative Study of Australian Chairpersons’ Perspectives on Multidisciplinary Team Meetings

Fradgley¹,

Booth²,

Paul³

et al. 2021

JMDH

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Aim Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDMs) are a critical element of quality care for people diagnosed with cancer. The MDM Chairperson plays a significant role in facilitating these meetings, which are often time-poor environments for clinical decision making. This study examines the perceptions of MDM Chairpersons including their role and the factors that determine the quality of a Chair, as well as the Chairperson’s perception of the value of personally attending meetings. Methods This qualitative study used telephone interviews to explore the experiences of MDM Chairpersons from metropolitan and regional New South Wales, Australia. Using a state-wide register, 43 clinicians who chaired lung, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and breast cancer meetings were approached to participate. Thematic data analysis was used to develop and organise themes. Results Themes from the 16 interviews identified the perceived need for an expert and efficient MDM Chairperson with emphasis on personal rather than technical skills. The remaining themes related to the benefits of meetings to ensure quality and consistency of care; improve inter-professional relationships; and provide communication with and reassurance for patients. Conclusion The role of the MDM Chairperson requires expert management and leadership skills to ensure meetings support quality patient-centred care. MDMs are perceived to provide multiple benefits to both clinicians and patients. Efforts to train Chairs and to maximise clinician and patient benefits may be warranted given the costly and time-consuming nature of MDMs.

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confidence: 99%