Clinical audit of breast cancer care at the Benavides Cancer Institute, University of Santo Tomas Manila, Philippines: Part 1, methods and tools

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Teresa T Sy-Ortin,1 Michael Benedict A Mejia,1 Janine Margarita Dizon,1–3 Karen Grimmer,2 Consuelo Gonzalez-Suarez,2,3 Warren Bacorro,1 Jayson Co,1 Priscilla Caguioa,4 Clevelinda Calma,4 Eugenio Regala,4 Kathleen Baldivia,1 Rowen Yolo,5 Karl Morales,6 Josefino Sanchez,6 Ray Malilay,6 Ida Marie Tabangay-Lim,6 Jocelyn C Que,7,8 Mary Jocylyn Bautista7 1Department of Radiation Oncology, Benavides Cancer Institute, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Espana, Manila, Philippines; 2International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; 3Centre for Health Research and Movement Science, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila, Philippines; 4Section of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Espana, Manila, Philippines; 5Department of Pathology, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Espana, Manila, Philippines; 6Department of Surgery, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Espana, Manila, Philippines; 7Pain Management and Palliative Care Unit, Benavides Cancer Institute, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Espana, Manila, Philippines; 8Center for Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila, PhilippinesOn behalf of the Benavides Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Working Group (BCIBC-WG)Background: The prevalence and incidence of breast cancer has been increasing worldwide. It has been reported that the Philippines has the highest number of cases in Asia, and breast cancer is now the leading cause of death in the country. This study protocol presents the methodological plan for a quality improvement study that will assess the current practice of breast cancer examination, diagnosis, and management at one of the leading cancer institutions in the Philippines, the University of Santo Tomas Hospital-Benavides Cancer Institute (USTH-BCI); and map with standards of care, in order to identify areas that would need improvement to facilitate best pra