Compliance with clinical practice guidelines for breast cancer treatment: a population-based study of quality-of-care indicators in Italy

• Main Authors: Sacerdote Carlotta (Author), Bordon Rita (Author), Pitarella Sabina (Author), Mano Maria Piera (Author), Baldi Ileana (Author), Casella Denise (Author), Di Cuonzo Daniela (Author), Frigerio Alfonso (Author), Milanesio Luisella (Author), Merletti Franco (Author), Pagano Eva (Author), Ricceri Fulvio (Author), Rosso Stefano (Author), Segnan Nereo (Author), Tomatis Mariano (Author), Ciccone Giovannino (Author), Vineis Paolo (Author), Ponti Antonio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has been documented that variations exist in breast cancer treatment despite wide dissemination of clinical practice guidelines. The aim of this population-based study was to evaluate the impact of regional guidelines (Piedmont gu...