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ArticleBMC cancer2020

European women's perceptions of the implementation and organisation of risk-based breast cancer screening and prevention: a qualitative study.

Linda Rainey, Daniëlle van der Waal, Anna Jervaeus, Louise S Donnelly, D Gareth Evans, Mattias Hammarström, Per Hall, Yvonne Wengström, Mireille J M Broeders

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24 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  20. Acceptability of risk-stratified population screening across cancer types: Qualitative interviews with the Australian public.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Linda RaineyRadboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. linda.rainey@radboudumc.nl.
Daniëlle van der WaalRadboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Anna JervaeusDepartment of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred, Nobels allé 23, 23300, 14183, Huddinge, Sweden.
Louise S DonnellyPrevent Breast Cancer Research Unit, The Nightingale Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK.
D Gareth EvansPrevent Breast Cancer Research Unit, The Nightingale Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK.
Mattias HammarströmDepartment of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 12A, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.
Per HallDepartment of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 12A, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.
Yvonne WengströmDepartment of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred, Nobels allé 23, 23300, 14183, Huddinge, Sweden.
Mireille J M BroedersRadboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Funding

Department of Health RP-PG-1214-20016KWF Kankerbestrijding KUN2015-7626Radboud Institute for Health Sciences n/aZonMw 200500004
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIncreased knowledge of breast cancer risk factors has meant that we are currently exploring risk-based screening, i.e. determining screening strategies based on women's varying levels of risk. This also enables risk management through primary prevention strategies, e.g. a lifestyle programme or risk-reducing medication. However, future implementation of risk-based screening and prevention will warrant significant changes in current practice and policy. The present study explores women's perceptions of the implementation and organisation of risk-based breast cancer screening and prevention to optimise acceptability and uptake.

methodsA total of 143 women eligible for breast cancer screening in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Sweden participated in focus group discussions. The focus group discussions were transcribed verbatim and the qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis.

resultsWomen from all three countries generally agreed on the overall proceedings, e.g. a risk assessment after which the risk estimate is communicated via letter (for below average and average risk) or consultation (for moderate and high risk). However, discrepancies in information needs, preferred risk communication format and risk counselling professional were identified between countries. Additionally, a need to educate healthcare professionals on all aspects of the risk-based screening and prevention programme was established.

conclusionWomen's insights identified the need for country-specific standardised protocols regarding the assessment and communication of risk, and the provision of heterogeneous screening and prevention recommendations, monitoring the principle of solidarity in healthcare policy.

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AgedBreast NeoplasmsEarly Detection of CancerFemaleFocus GroupsHealth CommunicationHealth PersonnelHealth Plan ImplementationHumansMiddle AgedNetherlandsQualitative ResearchRisk ManagementSwedenUnited KingdomWomen's HealthBreast cancerImplementationPrimary preventionRisk stratificationScreening

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PMID32209062
PMCPMC7092605

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