Journal article
Planning and Implementation of Low-Dose Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening Programs in the United States
Clinical journal of oncology nursing, v 20(1), pp 52-58
01 Feb 2016
PMID: 26800406
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Abstract
Background: One of the largest, most expensive randomized, controlled trials, the National Lung Screening Trial, found that annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans led to a 20% reduction in lung cancer deaths.
Objectives: This study describes the characteristics and program implementation barriers experienced by LDCT screening programs in the United States.
Methods: Using a mixed-methods approach, Lung Cancer Alliance Screening Centers of Excellence were surveyed and interviewed in 2013. Representatives from 65 centers completed an electronic questionnaire, followed by in-depth interviews with 13 physicians and nurse navigators regarding their institution's screening programs.
Findings: Participants cited low patient demand and few physician referrals as barriers, but few centers reported needing additional staff or equipment. Those interviewed discussed the importance of a multidisciplinary team and overcoming barriers related to insurance reimbursement, costs, and physician knowledge to improve program implementation.
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- Title
- Planning and Implementation of Low-Dose Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening Programs in the United States
- Creators
- Rebecca Qiu - Cone Hlth, Greensboro, NC USAAmy Copeland - College Station Medical CenterErica Sercy - Univ S Carolina, Arnold Sch Publ Hlth, Canc Prevent & Control Program, Columbia, SC 29208 USANancy R. Porter - Univ S Carolina, Arnold Sch Publ Hlth, Canc Prevent & Control Program, Columbia, SC 29208 USAKaren Kane McDonnell - Univ S Carolina, Sch Nursing, Columbia, SC 29208 USAJan Marie Eberth - Univ S Carolina, Arnold Sch Publ Hlth, Columbia, SC 29208 USA
- Publication Details
- Clinical journal of oncology nursing, v 20(1), pp 52-58
- Publisher
- Oncology Nursing Soc
- Number of pages
- 7
- Grant note
- Magellan Scholar Program at the University of South Carolina
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000371817800013
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84958981857
- Other Identifier
- 991021855274004721
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- Nursing
- Oncology