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One-Stop-Shop Cancer Screening Clinic: Acceptability Testing
Jeannie M Au1, Jamilia R Sly1,2, Leah C Savage1
1Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Health, New York, NY, USA.
Summary
A new One-Stop-Shop Cancer Screening Clinic model centralizes screenings, aiming to reduce cancer mortality. Most community members found the model acceptable and would participate if offered.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Delivery Models
Background:
- Cancer screenings are crucial for early detection and reducing mortality.
- Current cancer screening models are often fragmented by cancer site.
- A centralized approach may improve screening accessibility and adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the acceptability of a novel One-Stop-Shop Cancer Screening Clinic model.
- To gather community member and healthcare provider feedback on this integrated care approach.
Main Methods:
- Surveys were administered to 59 community members and 26 healthcare providers.
- Feedback was collected on the perceived benefits and challenges of the One-Stop-Shop model.
Main Results:
- Both community members and providers recognized potential benefits, such as reduced patient burden and increased screening completion.
- Identified challenges included workflow and timing issues within the proposed model.
- 89.5% of surveyed community members expressed interest in participating in the clinic.
Conclusions:
- The One-Stop-Shop Cancer Screening Clinic model demonstrates high acceptability among community members.
- Further research is warranted to evaluate the model's impact and cost-effectiveness.
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