Systemwide Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Clinical Pathway for Malignant Pleural Effusion Reduces Interventions, Hospitalizations, and Costs
Centralized, protocolized care for MPE improves outcomes, reduces health care utilization and generates cost savings. Broader adoption may enhance QOL and efficiency in patients with advanced malignancies.
Authors
- Jacqueline Pellenbarg
- Haroon Raja
- Ismael Matus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6002-1805)
- Connor Holthouse
- Vamsi Matta
Institutions
- Christiana Care Health System (US)
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/lbr.0000000000001046
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00