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Mammography facility trends across Wisconsin

P A Propeck1, K A Scanlan

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, USA. ppropeck@focstaff.wisc.edu

WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|January 23, 1999
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This survey of mammography facilities in Wisconsin reveals diverse practices in breast imaging services, including examinations and results communication. Findings highlight variations in screening and diagnostic mammogram protocols across different healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mammography is a critical tool for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
  • Understanding current practices in mammography facilities is essential for quality improvement.
  • The University of Wisconsin Mammography Update CME conference provided a platform to survey participants on their breast imaging services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize survey results on breast imaging services offered by mammography facilities.
  • To identify trends and practices in mammography across diverse settings in Wisconsin and surrounding states.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to attendees of the University of Wisconsin Mammography Update CME conference.
  • 110 questionnaires were returned out of 147 distributed.

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  • The survey queried participants on various aspects of mammography services, including examinations, scheduling, and radiologist presence.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of responding sites were hospital-based (57%) in Wisconsin.
    • Other settings included clinics (33%) and specialized women's health/breast imaging centers (11%).
    • Practices regarding coordinated breast physical examinations, prior mammographic studies, self-referral, results communication, patient call-backs, breast compression, breast implants, scheduling, definitions of screening and diagnostic mammograms, on-site radiologist presence, and examination time were addressed.

    Conclusions:

    • The survey provides valuable insights into the current landscape of mammography practices.
    • Identified variations in services and protocols can inform future quality improvement initiatives.
    • Further analysis of these trends can help standardize and enhance breast imaging services.