The initiative, funded by the EU4Health program, aims to support the implementation of risk-stratified prostate cancer screening models and promote greater equity in access to early diagnosis. The visit included the UCSP of Santiago do Cacém and various services of the Hospital do Litoral Alentejano, such as Outpatient Consultation, Imaging, Pathological Anatomy, Clinical Pathology, Operating Theatre, Intensive Care Unit, Surgery, and Day Hospital.
The delegation was led by the Clinical Directorate and the PRAISE Team of ULSLA, who showcased the institution's installed capacity and the involvement of different services. The local organization, the coordination between hospital services and primary healthcare, and the strong involvement of Public Health in the operationalization of the pilot project were highlighted.
During a meeting with the Board of Directors of ULSLA and the PRAISE Team, Dr. André Carvalho emphasized the best results achieved by pilot projects that adopted strong integration between different care levels, recognizing the potential of ULSLA's approach.
The PRAISE-U PLUS project involves, in Portugal, ULS São José, ULS Litoral Alentejano, and 2CA-Braga, aiming to generate scientific evidence for future decisions on prostate cancer screening programs. ULSLA's participation reinforces its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in healthcare.
