The Breast-Imaging Operations, Practices and Systems Inventory: A Framework to Examine Mammography Facility Effects on Screening in Rural Communities

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Examines how mammogram facility resources, policies, and practices in metro versus nonmetro Appalachia are related to breast cancer burden and outcomes. Analyzes survey data from 192 sites to observe catchment area mammography services such as levels of staffing and available technology, practices and policies that promote screening, and quality review processes.

Roger T. Anderson, Marianne M. Hillemeier, Fabian T. Camacho, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 40(2), 282-291

2024

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Access · Cancer · Health screening · Healthcare quality · Rural-urban differences · Specialty care · Statistics and data · Technology for health and human services