Evaluating quality in surgical oncology : volume, quality indicators and the influence of comorbidity

Author(s):
Gooiker, G.A.
Published
2014
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Quality of care- and of surgical oncology in particular- is gaining momentum. In this thesis the scientific bases of minimal volume standards and quality indicators are evaluated. Also the impact of centralization of pancreatic surgery is investigated as is the influence of comorbidity on patient outcomes after colorectal surgery

VolumeComorbidityQuality indicatorsQualityOncologySurgery
Defense date
2014-01-29
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Tollenaar, R.A.E.M.; Wouters, M.W.J.M.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/23239
ISBN(s)
9789090280820

Funding

Sponsorship
Chipsoft, Takeda, ABN AMRO