G361 (P) Delayed diagnosis of paediatric brain tumours Headsmart be brain tumour aware (www.headsmart.org.uk)
Coimbra, Joao Carlos; Pinto, Iraja Damiani; Wurdig, Norma Luiza; Do Carmo, Dermeval Aparecido
Archives of Disease in Childhood 101(Suppl 1): A212.2-A212
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9888 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-310863.351Document Number: 310372
Aims A systematic literature review in 2005 identified that Uk total diagnostic interval (TDI) ranked poorly in international comparisons. Consequently, a new Nhs Evidence accredited referral guideline was developed and disseminated through a public awareness campaign to raise awareness of symptoms and the need for timely imaging. The aim of the project was to identify the tumour subtypes with the greatest proportion of delayed diagnostic intervals to inform the on-going awareness campaigns about patient groups at greatest risk of delays.