Behandlung in zertifizierten Lungenzentren (DKG) – Entscheidungsfaktoren von Patienten mit Lungenkrebs

Background Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death worldwide. Implementation of certification programs aimed to reduce cancer-specific mortality. Objektive It is of interest to understand which factors provoke patients to choose a facility according to its certification status. Methods The real-world dataset of the Cancer Registry of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany was used to compare characteristics of patients treated in a DKG-certified center versus treatment in a non-certified facility. Patients diagnosed between 2016 and 2020 (n=8,687) were included. Results s This Study showed that almost 24% of lung cancer patients were treated in a DKG-certified center. Region of residence and T status seemed to impact decision for treatment in a DKG-certified center. Conclusion The certification process is complex, therefore, it is of certain interest to understand which factors provoke treatment in a certain medical facility.