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Individual decision making about lung cancer screening: A conjoint analysis of perspectives among a high-risk national sample.

Margaret M ByrneRichard J ThurerJamie L Studts
Published in: Cancer medicine (2019)
We found that overall propensity for screening is low in a high-risk population, and that out of pocket costs were of greater importance to potential screeners than mortality reduction or false-positive rates. Thus, individuals considering or eligible for LCS need additional education and support regarding the LCS landscape in order to achieve informed decision making.
Keyphrases
  • decision making
  • quality improvement
  • healthcare
  • cardiovascular events
  • risk factors
  • cardiovascular disease
  • type diabetes
  • risk assessment
  • coronary artery disease