This thesis focused on risk factors and outcomes based on colorectal cancer auditing and aimed to provide new insights into outcome indicators, treatment modalities, and outcomes in high-risk... Show moreThis thesis focused on risk factors and outcomes based on colorectal cancer auditing and aimed to provide new insights into outcome indicators, treatment modalities, and outcomes in high-risk patients, and to monitor outcomes after implementation of minimally invasive surgery. Nationwide population-based studies with data of the Dutch ColoRectal Audit (DCRA) were used to provide information regarding colorectal cancer care on different levels (hospital, national, and international level) and in specific high-risk subpopulations. Show less
De Dutch Surgical Colorectal Audit (DSCA) evalueert sinds 2009 op landelijk niveau de kwaliteit van colorectale zorg via clinical auditing. In dit proefschrift wordt het principe en effect... Show more De Dutch Surgical Colorectal Audit (DSCA) evalueert sinds 2009 op landelijk niveau de kwaliteit van colorectale zorg via clinical auditing. In dit proefschrift wordt het principe en effect van clinical auditing beschreven en wordt gekeken waar aangrijpingspunten voor kwaliteitsverbetering zijn en welke verbeteringen er zijn gerealiseerd in Nederland. Show less
