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Embedding a prostate cancer triage tool in primary care
A partnership between Johnson & Johnson and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire to develop a prostate cancer triage tool to minimise delays, enhance patient experience, and alleviate pressure on specialist services.
Partner: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Partner: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Project detail
The challenge
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire identified challenges in meeting the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard and the 62-day referral to treatment target.
A key factor was variation in the quality and appropriateness of prostate cancer referrals from primary care.
A key factor was variation in the quality and appropriateness of prostate cancer referrals from primary care.
Our shared goal
The Trust, the Coventry and Warwickshire ICB and J&J partnered to develop a prostate cancer triage tool to support earlier, more appropriate referral decisions and improve pathway flow.
What we did
The collaboration focused on pathway mapping to define appropriate localities, and agree upon performance metrics and data requirements, prior to a phased implementation of the triage tool.
The impact
The tool looks to reduce inappropriate referrals, shorten time to diagnosis and treatment, and improve equity of access. By intervening earlier, the system can minimise avoidable delays, enhance patient experience, and alleviate pressure on specialist services.
Partner with us
We are proud to have partnered with the NHS since its inception and are committed to working collaboratively to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference. If you are interested in accelerating innovation or transforming the patient experience in partnership with J&J then please get in touch.
