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Development and Evaluation of a Lung Cancer Screening Decision Aid.

Authors :
Hart, Katelyn
Tofthagen, Cindy
Hsiao-Lan Wang
Source :
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Oct2016, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p557-559. 3p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer; however, it often is not diagnosed until the advanced stages. Early-stage lung cancer is curable, but screening tools are not usually implemented in practice because of a lack of provider awareness. A lung cancer screening decision aid may increase screening use and, ultimately, reduce lung cancer deaths. At a Glance • Lung cancer screening decreases mortality. • Informed decision making is crucial in optimizing screening. • A majority of prescribers surveyed believe that the lung cancer screening decision aid described in this article is beneficial to their patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10921095
Volume :
20
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118437692
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1188/16.CJON.557-559