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ArticleEuropean journal of radiology open2023

A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes.

Jessica O'Driscoll, Aileen Burke, Therese Mooney, Niall Phelan, Paola Baldelli, Alan Smith, Suzanne Lynch, Patricia Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Bennett, Fidelma Flanagan and 1 more

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Article in European journal of radiology open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Jessica O'DriscollSchool of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St. Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Aileen BurkeSchool of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St. Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Therese MooneyNational Screening Service, Kings Inn House, 200 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
Niall PhelanBreastCheck, National Screening Service, 36 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Paola BaldelliBreastCheck, National Screening Service, 36 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Alan SmithNational Screening Service, Kings Inn House, 200 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
Suzanne LynchBreastCheck, National Screening Service, 36 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Patricia FitzpatrickNational Screening Service, Kings Inn House, 200 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
Kathleen BennettSchool of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St. Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Fidelma FlanaganBreastCheck, National Screening Service, 36 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Maeve MulloolySchool of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St. Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: High mammographic breast density (MBD) is an independent breast cancer risk factor. In organised breast screening settings, discussions are ongoing regarding the optimal clinical role of MBD to help guide screening decisions. The aim of this scoping review was to provide an overview of current practices incorporating MBD within population-based breast screening programmes and from professional organisations internationally. Methods: This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the framework proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The electronic databases, MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched. Grey literature sources, websites of international breast screening programmes, and relevant government organisations were searched to identify further relevant literature. Data from identified materials were extracted and presented as a narrative summary. Results: The search identified 78 relevant documents. Documents were identified for breast screening programmes in 18 countries relating to screening intervals for women with dense breasts, MBD measurement, reporting, notification, and guiding supplemental screening. Documents were identified from 18 international professional organisations with the majority of material relating to supplemental screening guidance for women with dense breasts. Key factors collated during the data extraction process as relevant considerations for MBD practices included the evidence base needed to inform decision-making processes and resources (healthcare system costs, radiology equipment, and workforce planning). Conclusions: This scoping review summarises current practices and guidelines incorporating MBD in international population-based breast screening settings and highlights the absence of consensus between organised breast screening programmes incorporating MBD in current breast screening protocols.

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Breast cancer screening programmeEvidence-based guidelinesMammographic breast densityScoping review

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PMID37560166
PMCPMC10407884

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