Assessment of a Risk-Based Approach for Triaging Mammography Examinations During Periods of Reduced Capacity.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Breast cancer screening, surveillance, and diagnostic imaging services were profoundly limited during the initial phase of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Objective

To develop a risk-based strategy for triaging mammograms during periods of decreased capacity.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cohort study used data collected prospectively from mammography examinations performed in 2014 to 2019 at 92 radiology facilities in the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium. Participants included individuals undergoing mammography. Data were analyzed from August 10 to November 3, 2020.

Exposures

Clinical indication for screening, breast symptoms, personal history of breast cancer, age, time since last mammogram/screening

SUBMITTER: Miglioretti DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7994953 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature