Journal article
Leveraging the Mammography Setting to Raise Awareness and Facilitate Referral to Lung Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Analysis
Journal of the American College of Radiology, v 17(7), pp 960-969
01 Jul 2020
PMID: 32112723
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Abstract
Despite compelling support for the benefits of low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer among high-risk individuals, awareness of LDCT screening and uptake remain low. The aim of this project was to explore the perspectives of ACR mammography screening program directors (MPDs) regarding efforts to raise LDCT screening awareness and appropriate referrals by identifying high-risk individuals participating in routine mammography.
MPDs were recruited from ACR-accredited mammography facilities to participate in semistructured interviews after the completion of an online survey. Interviews were conducted over the telephone, recorded, transcribed, and subsequently reviewed for accuracy. Twenty MPDs were interviewed, and 18 interviews were transcribed and included in the thematic analysis. A theme codebook was developed, and all interviews were coded using NVivo by two trained reviewers.
Key themes were organized into four broad domains: (1) general attitudes toward the integration of LDCT screening, (2) identifying mammography patients at high risk for lung cancer, (3) counseling about LDCT screening, and (4) strategies to identify high-risk women and increase awareness and knowledge of LDCT screening. Overall, MPDs recognized the benefits of integrating mammography and LDCT screening and were receptive to educating and referring women for LDCT screening. However, training and workflow changes are needed to ensure successful implementation.
Qualitative data suggest that MPDs are amenable to leveraging the mammography setting to engage women about LDCT screening; however, additional tools, training, and/or staffing may be necessary to leverage the full potential of reaching women at high risk for lung cancer within the context of mammographic screening.
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- Title
- Leveraging the Mammography Setting to Raise Awareness and Facilitate Referral to Lung Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Analysis
- Creators
- Jan M Eberth - University of South CarolinaJennifer L Ersek - Levine Cancer InstituteLeah M Terry - University of KentuckySarah E Bills - University of South CarolinaNirupama Chintanippu - Levine Cancer InstituteRuth Carlos - University of MichiganDanny R Hughes - Georgia Institute of TechnologyJamie L Studts - University of Colorado Denver
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American College of Radiology, v 17(7), pp 960-969
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000546384000035
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85083893055
- Other Identifier
- 991021855182604721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging