Low-Value Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening in Older Males
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.7504
Abstract: This survey study examines the pattern of and factors associated with prostate cancer screening in US males aged 70 years or older. read more here.
Keywords: screening older; prostate specific; specific antigen; value prostate ... See more keywords
Benefits and Challenges of Lung Cancer Screening in Older Adults.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.03.003
Abstract: PURPOSE Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography has been shown to significantly reduce lung cancer-related mortality in high-risk patients. However, patients diagnosed with lung cancer are typically older and often have multiple age- and… read more here.
Keywords: risk; cancer screening; screening older; lung cancer ... See more keywords
Primary Care Providers' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Cancer Screening in Older Adults.
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DOI: 10.1089/pop.2018.0125
Abstract: Cancer screening decisions for older adults should be individualized. However, conducting such complex shared decisions may be challenging for primary care providers (PCPs). Additionally, there is little information about how PCPs make these decisions. This… read more here.
Keywords: primary care; cancer screening; screening older; cancer ... See more keywords
Cost-Effectiveness of Hearing Screening in Older Adults: A Scoping Review.
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DOI: 10.1177/01640275211008583
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Age is the most common predictor of hearing loss; however, many older adults are not screened. Hearing screening could improve healthcare access, participation, and outcomes. Establishing whether hearing screening in older adults is cost-effective… read more here.
Keywords: hearing screening; screening older; review; cost effective ... See more keywords
Barriers and Facilitators for Screening Older Adults on Fall Risk in a Hospital Setting: Perspectives from Patients and Healthcare Professionals
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17051461
Abstract: We aimed to gain insight into the barriers and facilitators to fall risk screening of older adults visiting the hospital as experienced by patients and healthcare professionals, and to examine the differences between chronic- and… read more here.
Keywords: fall risk; patients healthcare; screening older; healthcare professionals ... See more keywords
Practical considerations for colorectal cancer screening in older adults
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DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v14.i6.1086
Abstract: Recent guidelines recommend that colorectal cancer (CRC) screening after age 75 be considered on an individualized basis, and discourage screening for people over 85 due to competing causes of mortality. Given the heterogeneity in the… read more here.
Keywords: screening older; colorectal cancer; crc screening; older adults ... See more keywords