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Research Studies is a monthly compilation of research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers and recently published in journals or newsletters.
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Vyas A, Madhavan S, Sambamoorthi U
Association between persistence with mammography screening and stage at diagnosis among elderly women diagnosed with breast cancer.
The objective of this study is to determine the association between persistence with mammography screening and stage at breast cancer (BC) diagnosis among elderly women. It found that, as compared to women who were not persistent with mammography screening, women who were persistent with mammography screening were significantly more likely to be diagnosed at earlier stages of BC.
AHRQ-funded; HS018622.
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Vyas A, Madhavan S, Sambamoorthi U .
Association between persistence with mammography screening and stage at diagnosis among elderly women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Res Treat 2014 Dec;148(3):645-54. doi: 10.1007/s10549-014-3204-3..
Keywords:
Cancer, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Elderly, Prevention, Screening, Women
Wheeler SB, Kohler RE, Reeder-Hayes KE
Endocrine therapy initiation among Medicaid-insured breast cancer survivors with hormone receptor-positive tumors.
The researchers sought to characterize endocrine therapy (ET) use in a low-income Medicaid-insured population in North Carolina. They found that, of 222 women meeting the inclusion criteria, only 50 percent filled a prescription for ET. Results suggest substantial underutilization of ET in this population.
AHRQ-funded; HS019468.
Citation:
Wheeler SB, Kohler RE, Reeder-Hayes KE .
Endocrine therapy initiation among Medicaid-insured breast cancer survivors with hormone receptor-positive tumors.
J Cancer Surviv 2014 Dec;8(4):603-10. doi: 10.1007/s11764-014-0365-3..
Keywords:
Cancer: Breast Cancer, Healthcare Utilization, Medicaid, Medication, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Wen KY, Hu A, Ma GX
Information and communication needs of Chinese American breast cancer patients: perspectives on survivorship care planning.
The researchers conducted a qualitative study to examine the information and communication needs as well as survivorship care preferences of Chinese American breast cancer survivors. The main themes identified through analysis of interview transcripts were: the need for evidence-based and culturally and linguistically appropriate health information; the role of language or communication barriers and culture in accessing care and communicating with providers; and preferences for care plan elements and format.
AHRQ-funded; HS019001.
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Wen KY, Hu A, Ma GX .
Information and communication needs of Chinese American breast cancer patients: perspectives on survivorship care planning.
J Community Support Oncol 2014 Dec;12(12):439-45. doi: 10.12788/jcso.0095..
Keywords:
Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cultural Competence, Clinician-Patient Communication, Racial / Ethnic Minorities
Thompson CA, Gomez SL, Chan A
Patient and provider characteristics associated with colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screening among Asian Americans.
The researchers performed multivariable modeling to evaluate potential predictors (at the provider- and patient-level) of screening completion among Asian patients. They concluded that language- and gender-concordant primary care providers and culturally tailored online health resources may help improve preventive cancer screening in Asian patient populations.
AHRQ-funded; HS019815.
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Thompson CA, Gomez SL, Chan A .
Patient and provider characteristics associated with colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screening among Asian Americans.
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2014 Nov;23(11):2208-17. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-14-0487..
Keywords:
Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer: Cervical Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Healthcare Utilization, Screening
Vilhauer RP
Computer-mediated and face-to-face communication in metastatic cancer support groups.
This study compared the experiences of women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in computer-mediated and face-to-face support groups. Themes examined included convenience, level of support, intimacy, ease of expression, range of information, and dealing with debilitation and dying. Computer-mediated support groups (CMSGs) may provide a sense of control and a greater level of support. Intimacy may take longer to develop in a CMSG, but women may have more opportunities to get to know each other.
AHRQ-funded; HS010565.
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Vilhauer RP .
Computer-mediated and face-to-face communication in metastatic cancer support groups.
Palliat Support Care 2014 Aug;12(4):287-97. doi: 10.1017/s1478951513000126..
Keywords:
Cancer: Breast Cancer, Communication, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Davidoff AJ, Gardner LD, Zuckerman IH
Validation of disability status, a claims-based measure of functional status for cancer treatment and outcomes studies.
The researchers implemented and validated a disability status (DS) measure in 4 cohorts of cancer patients. They found that the DS measure is a significant independent predictor of cancer-directed treatment, but unobserved factors continue to play a role in determining treatments.
AHRQ-authored.
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Davidoff AJ, Gardner LD, Zuckerman IH .
Validation of disability status, a claims-based measure of functional status for cancer treatment and outcomes studies.
Med Care 2014 Jun;52(6):500-10. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000122.
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Keywords:
Cancer, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Disabilities, Health Status, Cancer: Lung Cancer
Yaghjyan L, Wolin K, Chang SH
Racial disparities in healthy behaviors and cancer screening among breast cancer survivors and women without cancer: National Health Interview Survey 2005.
This study aimed to compare healthy behaviors and cancer screening practices among breast cancer survivors and respondents without cancer separately in Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic women. It found that most differences were suggestive and do not differ by race.
AHRQ-funded; HS022330.
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Yaghjyan L, Wolin K, Chang SH .
Racial disparities in healthy behaviors and cancer screening among breast cancer survivors and women without cancer: National Health Interview Survey 2005.
Cancer Causes Control. 2014 May;25(5):605-14. doi: 10.1007/s10552-014-0365-7..
Keywords:
Cancer: Breast Cancer, Disparities, Mammogram, Racial / Ethnic Minorities, Women
Nelson HD, Pappas M, Zakher B
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer in women: a systematic review to update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation.
This systematic review was done in support of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated recommendation on the benefit and harms of risk assessment, genetic testing, and genetic counseling for BRCA-related cancer in women. A systematic review was done on literature from 2004 to July 30, 2013 from MEDLINE, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Health Technology Assessment, Scopus, and reference lists. Data on the participants, study design, analysis, follow-up, and results was extracted and a second investigator confirmed key data. The studies were rated on study quality and applicability. The analysis found women with high-risk for breast cancer had decreased risk of breast cancer by 85% to 100% by having a mastectomy, and risk of mortality by 81% to 100% compared to women without surgery. There was also a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer after having salpingo-oopherectomy surgery.
AHRQ-funded; 290200710057
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Nelson HD, Pappas M, Zakher B .
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer in women: a systematic review to update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation.
Ann Intern Med 2014 Feb 18;160(4):255-66. doi: 10.7326/m13-1684..
Keywords:
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer: Ovarian Cancer, Cancer, Genetics, Screening, Prevention, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Women, Risk, Family Health and History
Ezaz G, Long JB, Gross CP
Risk prediction model for heart failure and cardiomyopathy after adjuvant trastuzumab therapy for breast cancer.
The investigators sought to develop a clinical risk score that identifies older women with breast cancer who are at higher risk of heart failure or cardiomyopathy after trastuzumab. That found that a 7-factor risk score was able to stratify 3-year risk of heart failure/cardiomyopathy after trastuzumab between the lowest and highest risk groups by more than 2-fold in a Medicare population.
AHRQ-funded; HS018781.
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Ezaz G, Long JB, Gross CP .
Risk prediction model for heart failure and cardiomyopathy after adjuvant trastuzumab therapy for breast cancer.
J Am Heart Assoc 2014 Feb;3(1):e000472. doi: 10.1161/jaha.113.000472.
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Keywords:
Cancer: Breast Cancer, Heart Disease and Health, Medication, Patient Safety, Risk
Pan IW, Smith BD, Shih YC
Factors contributing to underuse of radiation among younger women with breast cancer.
This study explores factors associated with noncompliance of RT among insured young patients. It found that competing demands from child care, especially the presence of a young child in the home, can constitute a barrier to complete guideline-concordant breast cancer therapy.
AHRQ-funded; HS018535.
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Pan IW, Smith BD, Shih YC .
Factors contributing to underuse of radiation among younger women with breast cancer.
J Natl Cancer Inst 2014 Jan;106(1):djt340. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djt340..
Keywords:
Cancer: Breast Cancer, Health Insurance, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Surgery, Treatments
Wernli KJ, DeMartini WB, Ichikawa L
Patterns of breast magnetic resonance imaging use in community practice.
The researchers described patterns of breast MRI use in US community practice during the period 2005 through 2009. They found that the overall rate of breast MRI from 2005 through 2009 nearly tripled from 4.2 to 11.5 examinations per 1000 women, with the most rapid increase from 2005 to 2007.
AHRQ-funded; HS019482.
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Wernli KJ, DeMartini WB, Ichikawa L .
Patterns of breast magnetic resonance imaging use in community practice.
JAMA Intern Med 2014 Jan;174(1):125-32. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.11963..
Keywords:
Cancer: Breast Cancer, Data, Healthcare Utilization, Imaging, Registries
