An alternating-intervention pilot trial on the impact of an informational handout on patient-reported outcomes and follow-up after lung cancer screening.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lung cancer screening (LCS) can reduce lung cancer mortality; however, poor understanding of results may impact patient experience and follow-up. We sought to determine whether an informational handout accompanying LCS results can improve patient-reported outcomes and adherence to follow-up.

Study design

This was a prospective alternating intervention pilot trial of a handout to accompany LCS results delivery.

Setting/participants

Patients undergoing LCS in a multisite program over a 6-month period received a mailing containing either: 1) a standardized form letter of LCS results (control) or 2) the LCS results letter and the handout (intervention).

Intervention

A two-sided informational handout on commonly asked questions after LCS created through

SUBMITTER: Triplette M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11006146 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature