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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Bojan Tepes, Milan Stefanovic, Borut Stabuc, Dominika Novak Mlakar, Snjezana Frkovic Grazio, Jozica Maucec Zakotnik
Summary: The study assessed the impact of internal quality indicator (QI) audit on colonoscopy quality in the National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program. Results showed significant differences in quality indicators among endoscopists and improvements in certain aspects of colonoscopy quality over a 6-year period. Regular audit and education are essential for maintaining proper quality levels.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kyeongmin Lee, Haejoo Seo, Sunho Choe, Seung-Yong Jeong, Ji Won Park, Mina Suh, Aesun Shin, Kui Son Choi
Summary: The study found that approximately 77% of participants expressed strong willingness to undergo primary screening with colonoscopy under the NCSP. Higher perceived severity and perceived benefits were significantly associated with stronger intentions to undergo screening with colonoscopy. Greater perceived barriers were significantly associated with weaker intentions, while cues to action elicited the strongest screening intentions.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Melissa Min-Szu Yao, Vu Pham Thao Vy, Tony Hsiu-Hsi Chen, Hsian-He Hsu, Giu-Cheng Hsu, Cindy S. Lee, Li-Ju Lin, Shu-Li Chia, Chao-Chun Wu, Wing P. Chan, Amy Ming-Fang Yen
Summary: The breast cancer screening program in Taiwan has shown positive outcomes by increasing the screening population, improving the 10-year survival rate, and reducing the recall rate through the participation of young women, the use of mobile units, and the implementation of a quality assurance program.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
James M. Trauer, Bridget Williams, Ingrid Laemmle-Ruff, Danielle Horyniak, Lila V. Soares Caplice, Emma S. McBryde, Suman S. Majumdar, Stephen M. Graham, Margaret E. Hellard
Summary: Australia screens visa applicants for TB and found that most cases of active TB come from young adults from various Asian countries. The prevalence of TB among visa applicants is declining and remains low, suggesting that TB control programs overseas and preventive interventions are effective in reducing the domestic TB burden.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Zoe Fehlberg, Stephanie Best, Janet C. Long, Tahlia Theodorou, Catherine Pope, Peter Hibbert, Sharon Williams, Lucinda Freeman, Sarah Righetti, Alison D. Archibald, Jeffrey Braithwaite
Summary: An understanding of the factors influencing the implementation of reproductive genetic carrier screening programs is important for their success. This study used data from the Australian Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening Project to track changes in priorities over time and identify important factors for scaling-up and sustainability. The findings highlight the challenges faced during implementation and how they were addressed, including the importance of designing a quality product, effective communication, and addressing consumer needs.
NPJ GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Claudia Gascoyne, Kate Broun, Belinda Morley, Kerryann Wyatt, Eleonora Feletto, Sarah J. Durkin
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of a multiwave media campaign on the participation rate of the Australian National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The campaign significantly increased the rate of iFOBT kits returned, especially among younger individuals and those who had never participated in screening.
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Oncology
Junli Park, Jaeho Lee, Yeol Kim
Summary: This study investigated public opinions towards the National Lung Cancer Screening Program in Korea, showing that the majority of the respondents supported the implementation of the program. Factors such as smoking history and frequency of health checkups influenced opinions, with quality of screening facilities being more important than accessibility.
TRANSLATIONAL LUNG CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
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Oncology
Cam Nhung Bui, Eunji Choi, Mina Suh, Jae Kwan Jun, Kyu Won Jung, Myong Cheol Lim, Kui Son Choi
Summary: The study examined changes in quality indicators of the Korean National Cancer Screening Program for cervical cancer from 2005 to 2013. Participation rates showed a significant increasing trend, while most quality indicators improved from 2005 to 2009 and remained stable. Medical Aid recipients and women older than 70 years had lower participation rates but higher detection rates and interval cancer rates compared to other groups.
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2021)
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Oncology
Chan Woo Wee, Hyo-Jung Lee, Jae-Ryun Lee, Hyejin Lee, Min-Jeong Kwoen, Woo-Jin Jeong, Keun-Yong Eom
Summary: The national oral health screening program significantly reduces the long-term risk of head and neck cancer, especially oropharyngeal cancer. Oral cavity cancer risk is associated with missing teeth.
CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Chelsea Richwine, Jordan Everson
Summary: This study provides national-level estimates on the use of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) among office-based physicians in the USA and examines the associated benefits. The findings suggest that both frequency and ease of use of PDMPs are positively correlated with PDMP integration status. Efforts to make PDMPs easier to access and use have contributed to informed clinical decision-making and may provide additional benefits beyond reducing prescribing.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Jennifer McPartland, Rachel M. Shaffer, Mary A. Fox, Keeve E. Nachman, Thomas A. Burke, Richard A. Denison
Summary: The first set of TSCA risk evaluations showed significant deviations from the recommendations of the National Academies, including narrow problem scopes, inadequate characterization of uncertainty, insufficient consideration of population variability, and lack of consideration for background exposures and cumulative risk. These deviations result in underestimation of population exposures and health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
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Medical Informatics
Joe Zhang, Jess Morley, Jack Gallifant, Chris Oddy, James T. Teo, Hutan Ashrafian, Brendan Delaney, Ara Darzi
Summary: The importance of big health data is recognized worldwide. However, the UK National Health Service (NHS) faces challenges in a complex data-sharing landscape. Through public information sources, we mapped all electronic patient data flows in England. Despite supporting a global research ecosystem, the multistage data flow chains limit transparency, risk public trust, and fail to meet recommended practices for safe data access.
LANCET DIGITAL HEALTH
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Manal Matar Al Daajani, Dina Mohammed Al-Habib, Mona Hamed Ibrahim, Nora Abdulrhman Al Shewear, Yahya Mohammad Fagihi, Abrar Abdulazeem Alzaher, Amjad Fawzi Alfaleh, Khaled Ibrahim Alabdulkareem
Summary: The National School-Based Screening Program in Saudi Arabia revealed that dental cavities, eye refractory errors, and overweight/obesity are the most common health issues among primary school students, while ADHD, auditory problems, and scoliosis are less prevalent. Girls generally exhibited a higher prevalence of health problems compared to boys.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hye Young Shin, Da Hun Jang, Jae Kwan Jun
Summary: The study showed that healthcare professionals who have participated in endoscope reprocessing training are more likely to adhere to the guidelines, and they are generally satisfied with the current training. National training programs can help ensure quality control for endoscopy, but further training is needed for half of the practitioners currently working in endoscopy units.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
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Oncology
Di Liang, Jin Shi, Daojuan Li, Siqi Wu, Jing Jin, Yutong He
Summary: The study evaluated the participation rate and detection rate of positive nodules and lung cancer in Hebei province, China. Factors such as education level, disease history, and occupational exposure were found to be associated with participation in LDCT screening.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)