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Primary care provider perspectives on screening mammography in older women: A qualitative study.

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Oshima, SM; Tait, SD; Fish, L; Greenup, RA; Grimm, LJ
Published in: Prev Med Rep
June 2021

OBJECTIVE: Guidelines informing screening mammography for older women are lacking. This study sought to characterize PCP perspectives on screening mammography for patients aged 75 and older. METHODS: This was an exploratory, qualitative study based on semi-structured, one-on-one interviews with PCPs from six clinics affiliated with a tertiary medical center. Two independent coders analyzed interview transcripts and identified themes, subthemes, and representative quotes using inductive analysis methodology. RESULTS: Ten providers completed interviews. The majority (90%) of providers reported insufficient evidence to suggest a best practice for screening in this population. Providers relied on shared decision-making with patients, a process facilitated by strong provider-patient relationships. Providers took into consideration factors such as functional status, personal risk of breast cancer, and patient preference. Time constraints disincentivized providers to engage in discussions. CONCLUSIONS: PCPs make decisions about screening mammography for older patients on an individualized basis, taking into account patient overall health status and desire for aggressive intervention. They often rely on shared decision-making given unclear clinical guidelines. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: These findings suggest that fostering strong provider-patient relationships, addressing patient knowledge gaps, and compensating providers for time spent on counseling may facilitate cost-efficient and patient-centered utilization of screening mammography.

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Prev Med Rep

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2211-3355

Publication Date

June 2021

Volume

22

Start / End Page

101380

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • 4206 Public health
  • 4203 Health services and systems
  • 4202 Epidemiology
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services
 

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Oshima, S. M., Tait, S. D., Fish, L., Greenup, R. A., & Grimm, L. J. (2021). Primary care provider perspectives on screening mammography in older women: A qualitative study. Prev Med Rep, 22, 101380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101380
Oshima, Sachiko M., Sarah D. Tait, Laura Fish, Rachel A. Greenup, and Lars J. Grimm. “Primary care provider perspectives on screening mammography in older women: A qualitative study.Prev Med Rep 22 (June 2021): 101380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101380.
Oshima SM, Tait SD, Fish L, Greenup RA, Grimm LJ. Primary care provider perspectives on screening mammography in older women: A qualitative study. Prev Med Rep. 2021 Jun;22:101380.
Oshima, Sachiko M., et al. “Primary care provider perspectives on screening mammography in older women: A qualitative study.Prev Med Rep, vol. 22, June 2021, p. 101380. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101380.
Oshima SM, Tait SD, Fish L, Greenup RA, Grimm LJ. Primary care provider perspectives on screening mammography in older women: A qualitative study. Prev Med Rep. 2021 Jun;22:101380.
Journal cover image

Published In

Prev Med Rep

DOI

ISSN

2211-3355

Publication Date

June 2021

Volume

22

Start / End Page

101380

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • 4206 Public health
  • 4203 Health services and systems
  • 4202 Epidemiology
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services