Enhancing quality and decision-making for care pathways: An application of process mining in cancer care.

Summary: Doctors have instruction manuals for the best ways to treat breast cancer, but real life doesn't always match the plan. Researchers used a clever computer tool called "Process Mining" to look at hospital records in Italy. This tool acts like a detective, tracking the exact steps patients went through during their care. They found that some patients faced long delays, took the same tests twice, and had higher medical bills. By spotting these hidden bottlenecks, hospitals can fix the problems, save money, and give patients faster, better care!