The Development of European Guide for Quality National Cancer Control Programmes
Keywords:
cancer, programmes, guidance, managementAbstract
National Cancer Control Programmes (NCCPs) are public health programmes designed to reduce cancer incidence and mortality and improve the quality of life of cancer patients. Europe continues to be characterised by unacceptable inequalities in the fight against cancer both between and within Member States (MSs) and therefore the development and adoption of high quality NCCP is of key importance for every MS. In order to help MSs to develop high quality NCCPs, the European Guide for Quality NCCPs (Guide) was prepared. The booklet is the first and only document of its kind in Europe. The process of the developing the Guide, its objectives and its structured content are described in this article. There were three methodological tasks related to NCCPs: conducting a survey on existing NCCPs in the MSs, Norway and Iceland; developing the Guide and selecting indicators applicable to monitoring of NCCP. The Guide is structured in three strands: cancer prevention, integrated care and support functions within the health system. The Guide is a living document. MSs, patients, organisations, scientific and professional communities can periodically make suggestions for improvement and further development of the Guide.
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