Practical and cost-effective model to build and sustain a cardio-oncology program
Abstract Background Cardio-Oncology (CO) is a new subspecialty that thrives mostly in large academic quaternary centers. This study describes how to establish a successful cardio-oncology program, with limited resources, in order to effectively manage the unique care required by this patient populat...
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| author | Diego Sadler Chakra Chaulagain Beatrice Alvarado Robert Cubeddu Elizabeth Stone Thomas Samuel Bruno Bastos David Grossman Chieh-Lin Fu Evan Alley Arun Nagarajan Timmy Nguyen Wesam Ahmed Leah Elson Zeina Nahleh |
| author_facet | Diego Sadler Chakra Chaulagain Beatrice Alvarado Robert Cubeddu Elizabeth Stone Thomas Samuel Bruno Bastos David Grossman Chieh-Lin Fu Evan Alley Arun Nagarajan Timmy Nguyen Wesam Ahmed Leah Elson Zeina Nahleh |
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| description | Abstract Background Cardio-Oncology (CO) is a new subspecialty that thrives mostly in large academic quaternary centers. This study describes how to establish a successful cardio-oncology program, with limited resources, in order to effectively manage the unique care required by this patient population. Methods Clinical data was collected from 25 consecutive months. There were four foundational elements to establish a CO program: 1. Clinical program: integrating staff and resources from the Heart and Vascular, and Cancer Centers; 2. Education Program: establishing a platform to educate/advocate with respect to CO; 3. Engagement with professional societies: active engagement allowed for the successful establishment of the proposed CO program; and 4. Research program: establishing data collection modalities/cooperation with other institutions. Results 474 consecutive patients were treated by our CO program during the first 25 months of operation. Clinical data, information about cancer treatment, cardiovascular co morbidities, cardiac testing and impact of CO management are reported. Conclusions A successful CO program can be established utilizing existing resources without the need for significant additional assets. Integration with professional societies, advocacy, education and research, provide a platform for learning and growth. This model improves access to care and can be reproduced in a variety of settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-348762118a77479e87c44536b570908e2022-12-21T18:41:16ZengBMCCardio-Oncology2057-38042020-07-016111010.1186/s40959-020-00063-xPractical and cost-effective model to build and sustain a cardio-oncology programDiego Sadler0Chakra Chaulagain1Beatrice Alvarado2Robert Cubeddu3Elizabeth Stone4Thomas Samuel5Bruno Bastos6David Grossman7Chieh-Lin Fu8Evan Alley9Arun Nagarajan10Timmy Nguyen11Wesam Ahmed12Leah Elson13Zeina Nahleh14Cleveland Clinic Florida, Heart and Vascular CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Heart and Vascular CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Heart and Vascular CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterCleveland Clinic Florida, Maroone Cancer CenterAbstract Background Cardio-Oncology (CO) is a new subspecialty that thrives mostly in large academic quaternary centers. This study describes how to establish a successful cardio-oncology program, with limited resources, in order to effectively manage the unique care required by this patient population. Methods Clinical data was collected from 25 consecutive months. There were four foundational elements to establish a CO program: 1. Clinical program: integrating staff and resources from the Heart and Vascular, and Cancer Centers; 2. Education Program: establishing a platform to educate/advocate with respect to CO; 3. Engagement with professional societies: active engagement allowed for the successful establishment of the proposed CO program; and 4. Research program: establishing data collection modalities/cooperation with other institutions. Results 474 consecutive patients were treated by our CO program during the first 25 months of operation. Clinical data, information about cancer treatment, cardiovascular co morbidities, cardiac testing and impact of CO management are reported. Conclusions A successful CO program can be established utilizing existing resources without the need for significant additional assets. Integration with professional societies, advocacy, education and research, provide a platform for learning and growth. This model improves access to care and can be reproduced in a variety of settings.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40959-020-00063-xCardio-oncologyCardiologyOncologyScreeningCare delivery model |
| spellingShingle | Diego Sadler Chakra Chaulagain Beatrice Alvarado Robert Cubeddu Elizabeth Stone Thomas Samuel Bruno Bastos David Grossman Chieh-Lin Fu Evan Alley Arun Nagarajan Timmy Nguyen Wesam Ahmed Leah Elson Zeina Nahleh Practical and cost-effective model to build and sustain a cardio-oncology program Cardio-Oncology Cardio-oncology Cardiology Oncology Screening Care delivery model |
| title | Practical and cost-effective model to build and sustain a cardio-oncology program |
| title_full | Practical and cost-effective model to build and sustain a cardio-oncology program |
| title_fullStr | Practical and cost-effective model to build and sustain a cardio-oncology program |
| title_full_unstemmed | Practical and cost-effective model to build and sustain a cardio-oncology program |
| title_short | Practical and cost-effective model to build and sustain a cardio-oncology program |
| title_sort | practical and cost effective model to build and sustain a cardio oncology program |
| topic | Cardio-oncology Cardiology Oncology Screening Care delivery model |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40959-020-00063-x |
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