• A Debreuve-Theresette, N Jovenin, A C Stona, M Kraïem-Leleu, F Burde, D Parent, D Hettler, and J B Rey.
• Réseau régional de cancérologie de Champagne-Ardenne OncoChA, 1, rue de l'Université, 51100 Reims, France. Electronic address: adeline.debreuve.theresette@gmail.com.
• Rev Epidemiol Sante. 2015 Dec 1; 63 (6): 381-6.

AimQuality of life of patients suffering from cancer may be influenced by the way healthcare is organized and by patient experiences. Nowadays, chemotherapy is often provided in day care centers. This study aimed to assess patient waiting time and satisfaction in oncology day care centers in Champagne-Ardenne, France.MethodsThis cross-sectional survey involved all patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy during a one-week period in day care centers of Champagne-Ardenne public and private healthcare institutions participating in the study. Sociodemographic, medical and outpatient data were collected. Patient satisfaction was measured using the Out-Patsat35 questionnaire.ResultsEleven (out of 16) oncology day care centers and 441 patients participated in the study. Most of the patients were women (n=252, 57.1%) and the mean age was 61±12 years. The mean satisfaction score was 82±14 (out of 100) and the mean waiting time between the assigned appointment time and administration of chemotherapy was 97±60 min.ConclusionThis study has shown that waiting times are important. However, patients are satisfied with the healthcare organization, especially regarding nursing support. Early preparation of chemotherapy could improve these parameters.Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

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