Cancer screening and follow-up in general practice: A French nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The overall activity of general practitioners (GPs) related to cancer screening and follow-up is poorly documented.

Objectives

To describe cancer screening and follow-up activities carried out in general practice and analyse them according to the socio-economic characteristics of patients.

Methods

We used data from a French nationwide, multicentre, cross-sectional study that described the distribution of health problems managed in general practice and the associated processes of care. Analyses were adjusted on age and gender when appropriate, using a multivariate, hierarchical, linear mixed-effects model.

Results

Among 20,613 consultations recorded, 580 involved cancer screening (2.8%) and 475 cancer follow-ups (2.3%). The most frequent cancer screen

SUBMITTER: Lamort-Bouche M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7470121 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature