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Multidisciplinary team meetings for lung cancer in the Nordic countries: results from a Nordic survey

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A senior respiratory physician functioning as a leader of lung cancer MDT meetings from each of the four participating countries, were invited to participate in the development of the survey questions and to distribute the survey nationally.All lung cancer MDT meetings in Denmark (n = 7), regional MDT meetings in Norway (n = 7), and treating hospitals in Finland (n = 20) and Sweden (n = 21) were invited to participate.In Norway, only regional MDT meetings were included to ensure comparable case complexity and access to thoracic surgery.One reminder was sent after 2 weeks. Survey instrumentThe questionnaire comprised 53 items addressing:-MDT composition and leadership -Governance and guideline support -Meeting frequency and duration -Case volume and patient selection -Infrastructure and remote participation -Biomarker testing -Perceived barriers and drivers Full questionnaire details are provided in Supplementary Material.

Source: Acta Oncologica

DOI: 10.2340/ao.v65.45213

Authors: Anja Gouliaev, Janna Berg, Johan Isaksson, Heidi Andersén, Torben Riis Rasmussen

Institutions: Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital, Sykehuset i Vestfold, Uppsala University, Region Gävleborg, University of Turku, Tampere University, Vaasa Central Hospital, University of Tampere

Language: English

Topic: Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7154685607

FWCI: 4.618

Cites: 18

Cited by: 1

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