TY - JOUR
T1 - The value of national accreditation program for rectal cancer
T2 - A survey of accredited programs and programs seeking accreditation
AU - Kapadia, Muneera R.
AU - Senatore, Peter J.
AU - Messick, Craig
AU - Hull, Tracy L.
AU - Shaffer, Virginia O.
AU - Morris, Arden M.
AU - Dietz, David W.
AU - Wexner, Steven D.
AU - Wick, Elizabeth C.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Author(s)
PY - 2024/4
Y1 - 2024/4
N2 - Background: Significant variation in rectal cancer care has been demonstrated in the United States. The National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer was established in 2017 to improve the quality of rectal cancer care through standardization and emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach. The aim of this study was to understand the perceived value and barriers to achieving the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation. Methods: An electronic survey was developed, piloted, and distributed to rectal cancer programs that had already achieved or were interested in pursuing the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation. The survey contained 40 questions with a combination of Likert scale, multiple choice, and open-ended questions to provide comments. This was a mixed methods study; descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. Results: A total of 85 rectal cancer programs were sent the survey (22 accredited, 63 interested). Responses were received from 14 accredited programs and 41 interested programs. Most respondents were program directors (31%) and program coordinators (40%). The highest-ranked responses regarding the value of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation included “improved quality and culture of rectal cancer care,” “enhanced program organization and coordination,” and “challenges our program to provide optimal, high-quality care.” The most frequently cited barriers to the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation were cost and lack of personnel. Conclusion: Our survey found significant perceived value in the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation. Adhering to standards and a multidisciplinary approach to rectal cancer care are critical components of a high-quality care rectal cancer program.
AB - Background: Significant variation in rectal cancer care has been demonstrated in the United States. The National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer was established in 2017 to improve the quality of rectal cancer care through standardization and emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach. The aim of this study was to understand the perceived value and barriers to achieving the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation. Methods: An electronic survey was developed, piloted, and distributed to rectal cancer programs that had already achieved or were interested in pursuing the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation. The survey contained 40 questions with a combination of Likert scale, multiple choice, and open-ended questions to provide comments. This was a mixed methods study; descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. Results: A total of 85 rectal cancer programs were sent the survey (22 accredited, 63 interested). Responses were received from 14 accredited programs and 41 interested programs. Most respondents were program directors (31%) and program coordinators (40%). The highest-ranked responses regarding the value of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation included “improved quality and culture of rectal cancer care,” “enhanced program organization and coordination,” and “challenges our program to provide optimal, high-quality care.” The most frequently cited barriers to the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation were cost and lack of personnel. Conclusion: Our survey found significant perceived value in the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation. Adhering to standards and a multidisciplinary approach to rectal cancer care are critical components of a high-quality care rectal cancer program.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.surg.2023.12.005
DO - 10.1016/j.surg.2023.12.005
M3 - Article
C2 - 38267342
AN - SCOPUS:85183533513
SN - 0039-6060
VL - 175
SP - 1007
EP - 1012
JO - Surgery (United States)
JF - Surgery (United States)
IS - 4
ER -