Pilot study to define criteria for Pituitary Tumors Centers of Excellence (PTCOE): results of an audit of leading international centers
Authors' conclusion
This is, to our knowledge, the first study to survey and evaluate the activity of a relevant number of high-volume centers in the pituitary field. This effort, internally validated by ad hoc reviewers, allowed for transformation of previously formulated theoretical criteria for the definition of a PTCOE to precise numerical definitions based on real-life evidence. The application of a derived synopsis of criteria could be used by independent bodies for accreditation of pituitary centers as PTCOEs.
Study context
- Population
- Nine internationally recognised tertiary pituitary centres chosen by the Project Scientific Committee
- Participants
- 9 pituitary centres
- Outcome
- Quantitative PTCOE criteria (preferred = median; acceptable = low limit of range)
Methodological detailspilot study, self-reported activity data, blinded referee review, 2018-2020 registry data
- Pilot study
- Self-reported activity data
- Blinded referee review
- 2018-2020 registry data
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Endocrinologists devoted to pituitary diseases
4
Total population of patients followed: not less than
850
Expert radiation oncologists needed: at least
2
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
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