Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluation
Abstract Objectives To undertake a qualitative evaluation of the implementation of the Penile and Testicular cancer multidisciplinary meeting (PEN-TEST MDM) model pilot including the acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, feasibility, and requirements for sustaining the model from the perspective...
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| author | Hannah Beks Marley J. Binder Suzanne Clayden Justin Ludowyk David Campbell Jessica Freeman Ian M. Collins Craig Underhill Mark Buzza Michelle Barrett Wasek Faisal Dayna Swiatek Anna Ugalde |
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| description | Abstract Objectives To undertake a qualitative evaluation of the implementation of the Penile and Testicular cancer multidisciplinary meeting (PEN-TEST MDM) model pilot including the acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, feasibility, and requirements for sustaining the model from the perspectives of key informants. Design, setting, participants A qualitative evaluation of the PEN-TEST MDM model six-month implementation pilot at Barwon Health (Victoria, Australia) (January to July 2024) was undertaken from July to September 2024. Qualitative data was obtained from semi-structured interviews undertaken with key informants, including working group members and end-users (referring and attending clinicians). Data was analysed abductively and reported, guided by Proctor’s implementation outcomes framework. Main outcome measures Key themes pertaining to implementation outcomes based on qualitative analysis. Results Thirteen key informants were interviewed. Three key concepts were developed: (1) value for the clinician workforce: acceptability and adoption, (2) optimising patient care: appropriateness and feasibility, and (3) considerations for sustainability and scalability. Conclusions The PEN-TEST MDM model is a promising approach for reviewing patient cases with penile or testicular cancer. Findings support the importance of ongoing stakeholder engagement to shape the next iteration, and further investment to refine, sustain, and scale the model. Subject to this, scoping opportunities for scaling to other less common or rare cancers is warranted. The MDM model established has potential to be transformative in addressing inequitable access to specialist cancer care. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-db9eda43600a4a1d8d7894d455a9b7a42025-08-20T03:37:23ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632025-07-012511810.1186/s12913-025-12990-5Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluationHannah Beks0Marley J. Binder1Suzanne Clayden2Justin Ludowyk3David Campbell4Jessica Freeman5Ian M. Collins6Craig Underhill7Mark Buzza8Michelle Barrett9Wasek Faisal10Dayna Swiatek11Anna Ugalde12Institute for Health Transformation, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Deakin UniversityDeakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Deakin UniversityInstitute for Health Transformation, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Deakin UniversityBarwon HealthBarwon HealthVictorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre AllianceVictorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre AllianceVictorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre AllianceVictorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre AllianceVictorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre AllianceDepartment of Medical Oncology, Grampians HealthFaculty of Health, Deakin UniversityInstitute for Health Transformation, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Deakin UniversityAbstract Objectives To undertake a qualitative evaluation of the implementation of the Penile and Testicular cancer multidisciplinary meeting (PEN-TEST MDM) model pilot including the acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, feasibility, and requirements for sustaining the model from the perspectives of key informants. Design, setting, participants A qualitative evaluation of the PEN-TEST MDM model six-month implementation pilot at Barwon Health (Victoria, Australia) (January to July 2024) was undertaken from July to September 2024. Qualitative data was obtained from semi-structured interviews undertaken with key informants, including working group members and end-users (referring and attending clinicians). Data was analysed abductively and reported, guided by Proctor’s implementation outcomes framework. Main outcome measures Key themes pertaining to implementation outcomes based on qualitative analysis. Results Thirteen key informants were interviewed. Three key concepts were developed: (1) value for the clinician workforce: acceptability and adoption, (2) optimising patient care: appropriateness and feasibility, and (3) considerations for sustainability and scalability. Conclusions The PEN-TEST MDM model is a promising approach for reviewing patient cases with penile or testicular cancer. Findings support the importance of ongoing stakeholder engagement to shape the next iteration, and further investment to refine, sustain, and scale the model. Subject to this, scoping opportunities for scaling to other less common or rare cancers is warranted. The MDM model established has potential to be transformative in addressing inequitable access to specialist cancer care.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12990-5Penile neoplasmsTesticular neoplasmsDelivery of health careProgram evaluationRare and less common cancerAustralia |
| spellingShingle | Hannah Beks Marley J. Binder Suzanne Clayden Justin Ludowyk David Campbell Jessica Freeman Ian M. Collins Craig Underhill Mark Buzza Michelle Barrett Wasek Faisal Dayna Swiatek Anna Ugalde Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluation BMC Health Services Research Penile neoplasms Testicular neoplasms Delivery of health care Program evaluation Rare and less common cancer Australia |
| title | Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluation |
| title_full | Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluation |
| title_fullStr | Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluation |
| title_short | Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluation |
| title_sort | implementation of a virtual multi disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer a qualitative evaluation |
| topic | Penile neoplasms Testicular neoplasms Delivery of health care Program evaluation Rare and less common cancer Australia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12990-5 |
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