Nationwide implementation of the Swiss Cancer Patient Experiences Survey (SCAPE-CH project)

The SCAPE-CH project aims to establish the standardized and regular collection of patient-reported experiences of cancer care (PREMs) in Switzerland, which are essential for assessing the quality of health services and determining whether the health system is meeting the needs of patients (responsive care). These measures are particularly important when caring for people with chronical diseases such as cancer, as care is often long-term and complex, involving a multitude of health professionals.

The SCAPE-CH project, managed by Unisanté and the Patient lab in oncology (IUFRS and Swiss Cancer Center Leman), will run for 2 years, starting in October 2022. The SCAPE questionnaire will be sent to patients in September 2023 and the results will be available in July 2024. The results will provide valid estimates of patient experiences with cancer care in Switzerland and can inform the development of local and national interventions to improve the quality of cancer care.