Quality-of-Care Measures for Cardio-Oncology
Vijay U. Rao, Anita Deswal, Daniel J. Lenihan, Susan Dent, Teresa López‐Fernández, Alexander R Lyon, Ana Barac, Nicolas L. Palaskas, Ming Hui Chen, Hector R. Villarraga, Diego Sadler, Courtney Campbell, Kerry Skurka, Matt J. Wagner, Matthias Totzeck, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Paul A. Heidenreich, Randal J. Thomas, Daniel Addison, Sarju Ganatra, Richard K. Cheng, David Reeves, Arjun K. Ghosh, Joerg Herrmann
Abstract
This document serves as a perspective on quality assessments in the discipline of cardio-oncology. We aim to define the current landscape, identify needs for quality and outcome improvements, and propose a roadmap for establishing viable metrics to improve patient care. Specifically, this document: 1) addresses the current lack of measurable high-quality metrics in cardio-oncology and their implications; 2) highlights needs and topic-specific barriers; 3) illustrates the process and application of a measurable quality metric; and 4) provides a framework to demonstrate measurable value for the growing population of patients with cancer and cardiovascular diseases. • The discipline of cardio-oncology has entered into a new era focused on the quantitative as well as the qualitative. • Developing and applying quality metrics in cardio-oncology are essential steps toward improving patient outcomes. • This document serves as a first step in advancing quality metrics in the field.