Lung cancer screening: Practice guidelines and insurance coverage are not enough.
Lung cancer screening: Practice guidelines and insurance coverage are not enough.
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肺癌筛查:实践指南和保险范围还不够。
DOI:
10.1097/jxx.0000000000000096
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发表时间:
2019
影响因子:
1.2
通讯作者:
Eberth,JanM
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作者:
McDonnell,KarenKane;Estrada,RobinDawson;Dievendorf,AmyClark;Blew,Lauren;Sercy,Erica;Khan,Samira;Hardin,JamesW;Warden,Deborah;Eberth,JanM
Background and purpose:Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is expected to increase early detection of lung cancer and improve survival. The growth in the number of advanced nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care settings increases the likelihood that an NP will serve as a patient’s provider. This study's purpose was to examine knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding LDCT among NPs who work in primary care settings.Methods:An explanatory, sequential, mixed-method design used a 32-item questionnaire, followed by a semi-structured telephone interview. The development of the survey and interview questions were guided by a conceptual framework representing a temporal sequence for behavior change and potential barriers to guideline adherence.Conclusions:Nurse practitioners believe that shared decision making with their high-risk patients about LDCT is within their scope of their practice. Working in time-constrained primary care settings, NPs have limited abilities to improve the uptake of LDCT. Substantial patient barriers exist that deter follow through on providers' recommendation. Disseminating guidelines and authorizing health insurance reimbursement is insufficient.Implications for practice:Research is needed that investigates the screening process so that barriers can be closely studied. Culture change is needed where early detection has greater value for insurers, providers, and patients.