360 Health Analysis (H360)—A Comparison of Key Performance Indicators in Breast Cancer Management across Health Institution Settings in Portugal

Background: The increased focus on quality indicators (QIs) and the use of clinical registries in real-world cancer studies have compliance with therapeutic standards patient survival. European Society Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA) established QIs to assess current breast care. Methods: This retrospective study is part H360 Health Analysis aims describe EUSOMA management different hospital settings (public vs. private; general hospitals oncology centers). A set key performance (KPIs) was selected based previously identified QIs. Secondary data were retrieved from patients’ records. Compliance target KPIs disease stages compared minimum standards. Results: total 259 records assessed. In I, II, III, 18 met standards, 5 8 failed meet varied according type (particularly regarding diagnosis) stage. Although small differences found KPI among institutions, several statistical treatment stage, particularly stage III. Conclusions: represents first assessment care Portugal shows that, although most there room for improvement. Differences been across between centers hospitals, diagnosis stages. Stage III showed greatest variability KPIs, probably related lower specificity guidelines this