Barriers and enablers to the implementation of multidisciplinary team meetings: A qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework

Abstract

Background Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines recommend discussion by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to review and plan the management of patients for a variety of cancers. However, not all patients diagnosed with cancer are presented at an MDT. Objectives (1) To identify the factors (barriers and enablers) influencing presentation of all patients to, and the perceived value of, MDT meetings in the management of patients with pancreatic cancer and; (2) to identify potential interventions that could overcome modifiable barriers and enhance enablers using the theoretical domains framework (TDF). Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with radiologists, surgeons, medical and ..