Developing integration strategies for oncology organizations/associations through a participatory approach

The efficacy of highly complex and biotechnology-based treatments requires organizationalmodels, which must be largely connected and within a network with a continuousexchange of information and mutual support, built on learning groups withthe ability of self-improvement. Participatory organization arises therefore as a crucialelement, and a prerequisite to optimize the effectiveness and the efficiency ofhealth service delivery, ensuring the centrality of the patient, the sharing of care andtreatment programs, and the equity of access to health care. The creation of a modelbased on departments, included in a network, able to internalize and execute innovationacross the board, represents to date the challenge central to the future of thehealth profession. It requires intuition, strategic planning, and most of all courage inexploring new