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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedLee DJ, Barocas DA, Zhao Z
Contemporary prostate cancer radiation therapy in the United States: patterns of care and compliance with quality measures.
This study measured compliance with quality measures for radiation therapy treatment of prostate cancer. The Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Surgery and Radiation Study enrolled men who were treated for localized prostate cancer from 2011 and 2012. Medical records were reviewed, and patients completed surveys. Researchers concluded that men who received external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) were treated more appropriately than those treated with brachytherapy (BT). White men were also more likely to receive appropriate treatment than African-American and other minorities.
AHRQ-funded; HS019356; HS022640.
Citation: Lee DJ, Barocas DA, Zhao Z .
Contemporary prostate cancer radiation therapy in the United States: patterns of care and compliance with quality measures.
Pract Radiat Oncol 2018 Sep-Oct;8(5):307-16. doi: 10.1016/j.prro.2018.04.009..
Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Practice Patterns, Quality Measures
Kistler CE, Vu M, Sutkowi-Hemstreet A
Exploring factors that might influence primary-care provider discussion of and recommendation for prostate and colon cancer screening.
This study sought to examine circumstances under which primary-care providers would discuss and recommend two types of cancer screening services across a spectrum of net benefit and other factors known to influence screening. While most providers' reported practice patterns aligned with net benefit, some providers would discuss and recommend low-value cancer screening, particularly when faced with a patient request.
AHRQ-funded; HS019468; HS021133.
Citation: Kistler CE, Vu M, Sutkowi-Hemstreet A .
Exploring factors that might influence primary-care provider discussion of and recommendation for prostate and colon cancer screening.
Int J Gen Med 2018 May 17;11:179-90. doi: 10.2147/ijgm.s153887..
Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Primary Care, Practice Patterns, Screening