2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-EP04.02. Implementation of an Integrated Lung Cancer Screening Program at a Large Academic Community Health System in the U.S.

EP04.02. Implementation of an Integrated Lung Cancer Screening Program at a Large Academic Community Health System in the U.S. - PDF(Slides)

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This report discusses the implementation of strategies to increase lung cancer screening volumes at a large academic community health system in the United States. The report highlights various measures that were taken to raise awareness and encourage screenings, such as embedding reminders in the electronic medical record, distributing pamphlets, collaborating with other care centers, and organizing community awareness events. The implementation of these measures resulted in a 25% increase in lung cancer screening orders over a three-year period from 2020 to 2022. Compliance rates were high, with 90% of resources continuing to be distributed and all urgent care centers reporting continued distribution. Additionally, over 1500 community members attended lung cancer awareness events during this time. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in screening orders is considered a significant achievement. The report emphasizes the importance of early detection in improving survival rates for lung cancer and highlights the role of low dose CT (LDCT) screening in achieving this. The strategies implemented by the health system serve as an example for other organizations looking to enhance their lung cancer screening programs. Overall, the report demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted efforts in increasing screening volumes and emphasizes the value of collaboration between healthcare providers and eligible individuals in promoting early detection and improving outcomes in lung cancer care.

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Jannifer Stromberg

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Speaker Jannifer Stromberg

Topic Screening & Early Detection: Implementation

Keywords

lung cancer screening

academic community health system

United States

awareness

screenings

electronic medical record

pamphlets

care centers

community awareness events

implementation strategies