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ABSTRACT:

Background and Rationale: Metastatic breast cancer (mBC) is a significant health issue in Central Vietnam, where access to specialized cancer care services is limited. This project aims to enhance the results and experiences of patients with mBC in the region through a comprehensive, three-pronged strategy.

Project Aim: The primary aim of this project is to enhance the quality of mBC treatment in Central Vietnam through an integrated approach.

Project Objectives: The project objectives include enhancing healthcare worker training, patient education, and the creation of a Remote Consultation Network (RCN). Additionally, the project aims to examine the current status of mBC treatment and survey the views and practices of primary care physicians regarding mBC treatment.

Target Population: The primary target audiences for this project are healthcare workers and patients with mBC in Central Vietnam, particularly those in remote and underserved areas.

Project Design and Methods: The project will employ a combination of evidence-based strategies and innovative solutions tailored to the local context. It will be implemented in three main components: healthcare worker training, patient education, and the establishment of a RCN. The project will proceed in four phases: training of HCWs, community education and awareness, establishment of RCN, monitoring and evaluation.

Project Assessment/Evaluation: The project will be evaluated using metrics such as knowledge and skill proficiency of HCWs, patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices, use of the RCN, and feedback on its functionality. The overall project impact will be evaluated using metrics such as stage at diagnosis, treatment abandonment rates, patient-reported outcomes, and survival rates.

Project Outcomes: This initiative is expected to lead to measurable improvements in the quality of healthcare services and health status of individuals and targeted patient groups. HCWs will have enhanced knowledge and skills to manage and treat mBC, and patients will gain a better understanding of their condition and available treatment options. This could lead to quicker diagnosis, timely treatment, improved adherence to treatment protocols, and overall better management of the disease.