| Summary: | <b>Objective:</b> The outcomes of a Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of three Integrated Oncological Departments were compared with their present situation three years later to define factors that can influence a successful implementation and development of an Integrated Oncological Department in- and outside (i.e. home care) the hospital.<br><br> <b>Research design:</b> Comparative Qualitative Case Study.<br><br> <b>Methods:</b> Auditing based on care-as-usual norms by an external, experienced auditing committee.<br><br> <b>Research setting:</b> Integrated Oncological Departments of three hospitals.<br><br> <b>Results:</b> Successful multidisciplinary care in an integrated, oncological department needs broad support inside the hospital and a well-defined organisational plan.
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