Waiting times for diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer in Denmark in 2010 compared to 1992 and 2002

N M Lyhne, A Christensen, M C Alanin, M T Bruun, T H Jung, M A Bruhn, Janus Bo Bechmann Jespersen, C A Kristensen, E Andersen, C Godballe, C Buchwald, T Bundgaard, J Johansen, K Lambertsen, H Primdahl, K Toustrup, J A Sørensen, J Overgaard, C Grau

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Abstract

Significant tumour progression was observed during waiting time for treatment of head and neck cancer. To reduce waiting times, a Danish national policy of fast track accelerated clinical pathways was introduced in 2007. This study describes changes in waiting time and the potential influence of fast track by comparing waiting times in 2010 to 2002 and 1992.
Original languageEnglish
JournalEuropean Journal of Cancer
Volume49
Issue number7
Pages (from-to)1627-33
Number of pages7
ISSN0959-8049
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2013

Keywords

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
  • Denmark
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • National Health Programs
  • Personal Health Services
  • Time Factors
  • Waiting Lists

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