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

PP01.14 Chudgar - Poster

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The study focused on improving lung cancer screening within a predominantly distressed and minority patient population post-COVID-19. The program at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York, was restructured with enhancements such as an electronic referral system, nurse practitioner navigators for shared decision-making, and a lung nodule clinic for follow-up on abnormal findings. Results showed a significant increase in the number of patients screened, with a majority being non-white individuals. The distressed communities index (DCI) was used to assess the socioeconomic background of patients. The study reported improved timelines of care, with more patients undergoing screening and follow-up for lung nodules. A total of 33 lung cancers were identified, with 23 treated surgically. The program's enhancements facilitated an increase in lung cancer screening outreach and a shift towards diagnosing lung cancers at earlier stages. The collaboration among multidisciplinary teams played a crucial role in the success of the program by providing timely care and support to at-risk communities.

Keywords

lung cancer screening

distressed population

minority patients

Montefiore Medical Center

Bronx, New York

electronic referral system

nurse practitioner navigators

lung nodule clinic

distressed communities index

multidisciplinary teams