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Journal Title: | Assessing and managing breast cancer risk: Clinicians' current practice and future needs |
Authors: | Collins, Ian M. Steel, Emma Mann, G Bruce Emery, Jon D. Bickerstaffe, Adrian Trainer, Alison Butow, Phyllis Pirotta, Marie Antoniou, Antonis C. Cuzick, Jack Hopper, John L. Phillips, Kelly-Anne Keogh, Louise A. |
SWH Author: | Collins, Ian M. |
Keywords: | Breast Cancer Oncology Assessing and Managing |
Issue Date: | 2014 |
Date Accessioned: | 2023-03-17T04:56:44Z |
Date Available: | 2023-03-17T04:56:44Z |
Url: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24998452/ |
Format Startpage: | 644-650 |
Source Volume: | 23 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.breast.2014.06.014 |
Abstract: | Decision support tools for the assessment and management of breast cancer risk may improve uptake of prevention strategies. End-user input in the design of such tools is critical to increase clinical use. Before developing such a computerized tool, we examined clinicians' practice and future needs. Twelve breast surgeons, 12 primary care physicians and 5 practice nurses participated in 4 focus groups. These were recorded, coded, and analyzed to identify key themes. Participants identified difficulties assessing risk, including a lack of available tools to standardize practice. Most expressed confidence identifying women at potentially high risk, but not moderate risk. Participants felt a tool could especially reassure young women at average risk. Desirable features included: evidence-based, accessible (e.g. web-based), and displaying absolute (not relative) risks in multiple formats. The potential to create anxiety was a concern. Development of future tools should address these issues to optimize translation of knowledge into clinical practice. |
URI: | https://repository.southwesthealthcare.com.au/swhealthcarejspui/handle/1/3366 |
Journal Title: | The Breast |
Type: | Journal Article |
Appears in Collections: | SWH Staff Publications |
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