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Sama Alshora1, Brady J McKee2, Shawn M Regis2
1Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts; King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
|January 1, 2018
Summary
Patient adherence to CT lung cancer screening follow-up recommendations is high, with 85.7% of eligible patients remaining on schedule. This demonstrates the effectiveness of clinical screening programs in managing lung cancer risk.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Lung cancer screening programs aim to detect cancer early.
- Patient adherence to follow-up recommendations is crucial for program success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient adherence to radiologist recommendations within a clinical CT lung cancer screening program.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of patients undergoing CT lung cancer screening (2012-2013).
- Inclusion of high-risk patients meeting National Comprehensive Cancer Network criteria.
- Tracking of patient appointments and follow-up notifications by program navigators.
Main Results:
- 85.7% of 901 eligible patients were adherent to follow-up recommendations.
- Primary reasons for nonadherence included patient refusal and difficulty contacting patients.
- High adherence rates were observed in this clinical setting.
Conclusions:
- Clinical CT lung cancer screening programs can achieve high patient adherence.
- Effective program management supports successful lung cancer screening outcomes.
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