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J Korean Med. 2025;46(2): 221-221.         doi: https://doi.org/10.13048/jkm.25030.e2
갑상선암 수술 후 환자의 협진병원용 한의표준임상경로 개발 및 모니터링 평가
홍성은1, 현명한1, 이상형1, 김법우2, 김희준2, 고은주1, 이지영1
1차의과학대학교, 일산차병원 암통합진료센터
2차의과학대학교 일산차병원 외과
 
Development and Monitoring Evaluation of the Clinical Pathway for post-operative care in patients with thyroid cancer in integrative medical center
Sung-eun Hong1, Myung Han Hyun1, Sang Hyung Lee1, Bup-Woo Kim2, Hee Jun Kim2, Eun Ju Ko1, and Jee Young Lee1
1Integrative Cancer Center, CHA Ilsan Medical Center, CHA university
2Department of Surgery, CHA Ilsan Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine
ABSTRACT
Objectives: This study aimed to develop a clinical pathway (CP) for post-operative care in patients with thyroid cancer in integrative medical center setting, specifically targeting the improvement of quality of life (QoL) and clinical management standardization. The CP was refined through a modified Delphi method and subsequently monitored in a clinical setting.
Methods: The CP model was based on an analysis of medical records of thyroid cancer patients from July 2022 to February 2024. A time-task matrix was established, categorizing tasks by timeline (pre-operative, operation day, post-operative) and clinical activities (KM (Korean Medicine) evaluation, treatment, activity, diet, education). The draft CP model was validated using the modified Delphi method. Finally, the CP was pilot-tested in a clinical environment monitoring indicators such as CP application rate, completion rate, QoL, and satisfaction levels. To evaluate the CP, THYCA-QoL questionnaire was used, and pain levels were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).
Results: The final CP model showed 81.8% application rate and 100% completion rate during the monitoring period. Results of THYCA-QoL questionnaire showed significant improvement in various aspects, including neuromuscula, oral and throat, and psychological issues. The NRS indicated a 48.1% reduction in neck pain intensity after post-CP application. Both patient and medical staff satisfaction increased following the CP's application
Conclusions: The integrative CP model for post-operative care in thyroid cancer patients improved QoL and reduced pain, demonstrating its potential as a standardized tool of integrative cancer healthcare settings. Future studies should refine the model and expand its use to validate efficacy and optimize quality of care.
Keywords: Thyroid cancer | clinical pathway | integrative medicine | modified Delphi | post –operative care
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