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NCCN resource‐stratified and harmonized guidelines: A paradigm for optimizing global cancer care

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Clinical practice guidelines in oncology lead to improved outcomes in care. However, the most frequently used guidelines are developed for highly resourced systems. Recognizing the significant and increasing burden of cancer in low- and middle-income countries, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has developed resource-stratified framework and harmonization processes that allow the NCCN Guidelines to be tailored and optimized for specific geographical areas, resource levels, and settings. The critical need for local expertise and involvement in successful development and uptake is emphasized, and the promise of this collaboration for advancement in oncology programs is illustrated.

Source: Cancer

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32880

Authors: Wui‐Jin Koh, Benjamin O. Anderson, Robert W. Carlson

Institutions: National Comprehensive Cancer Network, University of Washington, Stanford Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Clinical practice guidelines implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze