2024 Targeted Therapies for Lung Cancer (TTLC) - Abstracts & Posters-PP01.14 Chudgar

PP01.14 Chudgar - Abstract

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A study conducted at Monteﬁore Medical Center focused on improving lung cancer screening in a majority-minority, distressed patient population. The program was revamped post-COVID to include a cancer center initiative with enhanced resources like a referral system, nurse practitioners for shared decision-making, and a lung nodule clinic. The research analyzed data of patients screened between 2021-2022, emphasizing sociodemographic factors and screening outcomes. Results showed a significant increase in screenings, particularly among non-white individuals residing in distressed communities. The study noted improvements in referral processes and timeliness of care, with a higher rate of SDM referrals by NPs and reduced time from CT order to completion. A notable number of lung cancers were identified and promptly treated, indicating the efficacy of the program enhancements. The study concludes that these program enhancements have led to a substantial increase in lung cancer screenings, better coordination of care, and an anticipated shift towards diagnosing early-stage lung cancer in underserved communities.

Keywords

lung cancer screening

Monteﬁore Medical Center

majority-minority

distressed patient population

COVID

cancer center initiative

sociodemographic factors

screening outcomes

nurse practitioners

early-stage lung cancer