BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In 2013 the first German S-3 guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of melanoma were published in the framework of the German Guideline Program on Oncology. Quality indicators were developed at the same time as the guideline development process in order to implement the guideline recommendations. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A multidisciplinary, interprofessional working group developed quality indicators following a standardized process. RESULTS: Twelve quality indicators directly linked to guideline recommendations were generated and agreed on by consensus. They were integrated into the catalogue of requirements for dermato-oncological centers certified by the German Cancer Society. CONCLUSIONS: The close cooperation between the guideline group and commission for certification allowed the guideline contents to be implemented in the form of quality indicators in everyday clinical practice. Adherence to the guidelines is required and continuously evaluated as part of certification.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In 2013 the first German S-3 guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of melanoma were published in the framework of the German Guideline Program on Oncology. Quality indicators were developed at the same time as the guideline development process in order to implement the guideline recommendations. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A multidisciplinary, interprofessional working group developed quality indicators following a standardized process. RESULTS: Twelve quality indicators directly linked to guideline recommendations were generated and agreed on by consensus. They were integrated into the catalogue of requirements for dermato-oncological centers certified by the German Cancer Society. CONCLUSIONS: The close cooperation between the guideline group and commission for certification allowed the guideline contents to be implemented in the form of quality indicators in everyday clinical practice. Adherence to the guidelines is required and continuously evaluated as part of certification.
Authors: Christoph Kowalski; Julia Ferencz; Peter Albers; Jan Fichtner; Thomas Wiegel; Günter Feick; Simone Wesselmann Journal: World J Urol Date: 2015-09-21 Impact factor: 4.226
Authors: Alessandra Buja; Massimo Rugge; Giuseppe De Luca; Manuel Zorzi; Claudia Cozzolino; Antonella Vecchiato; Paolo Del Fiore; Saveria Tropea; Alberto Bortolami; Patrizia Benini; Carlo Riccardo Rossi; Simone Mocellin Journal: Melanoma Res Date: 2022-07-19 Impact factor: 3.199