161 Healthcare professionals ’ communication practices for disclosing LDCT-detected pulmonary nodules to patients undergoing surveillance

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening can detect indeterminate pulmonary nodules, which carry a low risk of lung cancer (LC) but require surveillance scans. Healthcare professionals ’ (HCPs) communication can reduce patients’ distress, uncertainty and concern, but nodule communication practices in the UK have yet to be examined. This multicentre qualitative study aimed to explore HCPs’ experiences and communication practices for disclosing LDCT-detected pulmonary nodule d iagnoses to patients undergoing surveillance.

Source: Lung Cancer - April 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Evangelos Katsampouris, Andrew Creamer, Ruth Prendecki, Daisy McInnerney, Elizabeth Clark, Jennifer L. Dickson, Richard Lee, Samuel M. Janes, Stephen W. Duffy, Samantha L. Quaife Tags: Screening Source Type: research