Factors influencing mammogram ordering at the time of the office visit
RIS ID
57392
Abstract
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women, with mammographic screening the only modality shown to decrease the death rate. However, only 17% to 41% of women have ever been screened, and multiple barriers to screening have been identified. This study examined physician and patient factors at a single encounter to explore components influencing mammography ordering. Ten family physicians in a primary care research network completed daily data cards on encounters with women presenting for annual examinations, chronic problems, or breast-related complaints. Information collected included patient age, personal or family history of breast cancer, physician's perception of expected compliance, previous mammogram results, breast examination, physician's perception of need for a mammogram, whether the mammogram was ordered, and the patient's method of payment for the test.
Publication Details
Conry, C. M., Main, D. S., Miller, R. S., Iverson, D. C. & Calonge, B. N. (1993). Factors influencing mammogram ordering at the time of the office visit. The Journal of Family Practice, 37 (4), 356-360.