Patient Satisfaction Following Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Assessment in Day Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study.

Overview

This study aims to evaluate patient satisfaction following a multidisciplinary "complex assessment" conducted in a Day Hospital setting at the Centre Hospitalier de Martigues. This assessment is part of routine care for patients diagnosed with cancer and scheduled to receive injectable anticancer treatment. During this assessment, patients meet several healthcare professionals, including a pharmacist, dietitian, psychologist, social worker, and supportive care providers. The objective is to identify patient-specific needs and improve coordination of care at an early stage of the treatment pathway. This is a prospective observational study based on an anonymous satisfaction questionnaire distributed to eligible adult patients after completion of the Day Hospital assessment. The primary objective is to assess overall patient satisfaction. Secondary objectives include evaluating satisfaction by specialty, identifying factors associated with satisfaction, and assessing the Net Promoter Score (NPS). The results of this study are expected to help identify strengths and areas for improvement in multidisciplinary care, enhance patient-centered care, and support continuous quality improvement in oncology practice.

Cancer care requires a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach to address the complex medical, psychological, and social needs of patients. In this context, a "complex assessment" program has been implemented in the Day Hospital (HDJ) of the Centre Hospitalier de Martigues for patients with various types of cancer (breast, gynecological, urological, digestive, hematological, and pulmonary) prior to initiation of injectable anticancer therapies. This program involves coordinated consultations with multiple healthcare professionals, including a pharmacist, dietitian, psychologist, social worker, and supportive care providers. The aim is to identify vulnerabilities, optimize supportive care, and improve the overall patient care pathway. This study is designed as a prospective observational study evaluating patient satisfaction with this multidisciplinary intervention. All eligible adult patients who undergo the Day Hospital complex assessment are invited to complete an anonymous satisfaction questionnaire. The questionnaire includes items related to the quality of care, interactions with healthcare professionals, organization of care, and overall satisfaction, as well as a Net Promoter Score (NPS). The primary endpoint is the proportion of patients reporting high overall satisfaction. Secondary endpoints include satisfaction levels by healthcare professional category, identification of determinants associated with satisfaction, and evaluation of the NPS according to demographic and clinical characteristics. Statistical analyses will include descriptive statistics, univariate and multivariate analyses to identify factors associated with patient satisfaction. Results from this study will provide valuable insights into patient experience and contribute to the continuous improvement of multidisciplinary oncology care in a non-university hospital setting.