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An Evaluation of Patient Outcomes Associated with Sludge (Administrative Burdens) in Cancer Screening [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

Impacts of healthcare sludge on patients have not been well-described. Objective: to quantify sludge in the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening process and evaluate the impacts of sludge on delayed or forgone screenings, screening experience, and health system distrust. 47, p< 001). 47, p< 001).

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Coproduction process of decision aids for population-based cancer screening in Quebec [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

As healthcare and social services systems are called on to be more learning, more resilient, more efficient and more in partnership with all stakeholders, it becomes critical to apply shared decision-making (SDM). The Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services aims to promote SDM in population-based cancer screening. Conclusions.

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Examining the role of Artificial Intelligence in Age-appropriate Cancer screening: A Scoping review [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are playing an increasingly important role in improving healthcare across various specialties. This review focuses on the application of AI in age-appropriate cancer screening tests. Results: Our review identified limited research (1 study) on using AI to directly improve screening rates.

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Validation of a Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) Questionnaire in Prenatal Screening Among Pregnant Women [Instrument development / psychometrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

There is a gap in understanding the experiences of pregnant women undergoing prenatal screening, as no validated patient-reported experience measures (PREM) questionnaire exists for this purpose. human experience of the process and perception of the healthcare professional's technical competence). Cronbach alphas were higher than 0.88

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Should We Screen for Atrial Fibrillation? ESC Says Yes (2024), Evidence Says…?

Family Medicine Initiative

In November 2024, two new RCTs were published that investigated whether atrial fibrillation screening using an ECG is effective. A limitation was that only 49% of those invited participated in the screening. UK National Screening Committee (2019): “Screening is not currently recommended for this condition.”

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

Women’s health screenings are an essential part of preventive care, yet many people aren’t sure what to expect during these visits—or when the right time is to schedule them. A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors.

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Evaluating the Impact of a Longitudinal Clerkship Lecture on Medical Students Knowledge and Response to Human Trafficking [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Healthcare sites provide an opportunity to identify and respond to human trafficking (HT). People who experience HT interact with the healthcare system before, during, and after the period of victimization, yet there remains limited knowledge and intervention among healthcare professionals.