Learning From Progress Addressing Cancer in Europe (OBS-PACE)
With Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (EBCP), the European Commission follows a new approach to cancer prevention, treatment and care. The action ‘OBS-Learning From Progress In Addressing Cancer In Europe’ (OBS-PACE) contributes to this by improving the understanding of the national cancer control situation and policy actions in EU Member States.
Analyses
Recurring themes across countries can be analyzed more in-depth. Cross-country analyses enable a better understanding of cancer care and policy development across Europe.
Improving cancer care quality through publicly accessible guidelines: Lessons from Austria and Bulgaria
Improving colorectal cancer outcomes across Europe: Experiences from Belgium, Cyprus, Slovakia and Slovenia
Breast cancer initiatives in Slovenia, Greece, and Belgium: A comparative overview
Improving cancer care pathways: A priority for Malta and Austria
Introduction and use of cancer data registry: Lessons from Austria, Belgium, Finland and Slovenia
Cancer registries are key information systems that contribute to evidence-informed decision-making. This analysis identifies some common elements that contribute to their impactful application.
The role of healthcare professionals in enhancing cancer care pathways – Insights from Belgium, Ireland, Malta and Croatia
This analysis investigates the factors needed to effectively integrate and educate healthcare professionals to improve the quality of cancer care, increase efficiency and help overcome barriers in the continuity of care.
Complementing cancer measures with public awareness campaigns – Lessons from Portugal, Malta and the Netherlands
The universal applicability of awareness campaigns lies in their flexibility to adapt to different health system needs and national priorities. This analysis describes the conditions needed to achieve meaningful impact.
Improving cervical cancer care – experiences from screening and vaccination programmes in Belgium, Cyprus and Portugal
Screening and vaccination programmes can be effective measures for prevention and early detection of cervical cancer; however, they require multi-stakeholder collaboration and strong governance; integration with data and information systems; and inclusion within primary care services.
How can digital information systems improve cancer care? Lessons from Portugal and Austria
This article explores how Portugal and Austria use digital information systems to improve cancer care.
Integrated governance, digital solutions, and stakeholder collaboration: Lessons on improving cancer care from Malta and Upper Austria
Malta’s Directorate for Cancer Care Pathways (DCCP) and the Upper Austrian Tumour Centre provide useful insights into the establishment of integrated cancer care networks
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