Multilevel approaches to address disparities in lung cancer screening: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-dose computed tomography (lung cancer screening) can reduce lung cancer-specific mortality by 20-24%. Based on this evidence, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual lung cancer screening for asymptomatic high-risk individuals. Despite this recommendation, utilization is low (3-20%). Lung cancer screening may be particularly beneficial for African American patients because they are more likely to have advanced disease, lower survival, and lower screening rates compared to White individuals. Evidence points to multilevel approaches that simultaneously address multiple determinants to increase screening rates and decrease lung cancer burden in minoritized populations. This study will test the effects of provider- and patient-level strategies

SUBMITTER: Williams RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10870584 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature