Delayed or failure to follow-up abnormal breast cancer screening mammograms in primary care: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Successful breast cancer screening relies on timely follow-up of abnormal mammograms. Delayed or failure to follow-up abnormal mammograms undermines the potential benefits of screening and is associated with poorer outcomes. However, a comprehensive review of inadequate follow-up of abnormal mammograms in primary care has not previously been reported in the literature. This review could identify modifiable factors that influence follow-up, which if addressed, may lead to improved follow-up and patient outcomes.

Methods

A systematic literature review to determine the extent of inadequate follow-up of abnormal screening mammograms in primary care and identify factors impacting on follow-up was conducted. Relevant studies published between 1 January, 1990 and 29 Octo

SUBMITTER: Reece JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8028768 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature