Implementing multidisciplinary tumor boards in oncology: a narrative review
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The healthcare industry compares unfavorably with other ultra-safe industries such as aviation and nuclear power plants, which address complexity by reducing the vulnerability of a single person and promoting teams and strong systems. A multidisciplinary tumor board (MTB) is an evidence-based organizational approach to implementing a more effective concept in oncology practice. Studies addressing the correlation between MTBs and cancer outcomes show promising results, and other potential benefits are also addressed. The objectives of this article are to define and characterize MTBs in modern oncology practice, review the current literature on MTBs effectiveness and address challenges to the implementation and maintenance of MTBs. In this commentary-type narrative review, the authors present their opinions and, whenever possible, substantiate recommendations by citing supportive literature.
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- Authors
- Mano, M. S., çitaku, F. T., & Barach, P.
- Affiliations
- Grupo Oncoclínicas, São Paulo, Brazil
- Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland, Switzerland
- Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität Wien (AT)
- Venue
- Future Oncology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2021-11-17
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 375-384
- ISSN
- 1479-6694 (ISSN-L)
- 1744-8301
- OpenAlex
- W3212049759
- Cited by
- 59
- References
- 70
- Citations by year
- 2026: 16 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 14 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 2
- FWCI
- 1.28
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Future Oncology (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Keywords
- multidisciplinary tumor board, oncology practice, oncological outcomes, implementation barriers, team-based care, organizational safety, quality of cancer care
- MeSH terms
- Health Plan Implementation, Humans, Medical Oncology, Neoplasms, Patient Care Team, Evidence-Based Medicine, Interdisciplinary Communication, Patient Safety
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