Approach to the utilization of screening mammography in two health regions
Almazan C, Borras JM, de la Puente ML, Gimenez A, Granados A
Record Status
This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database.
Citation
Almazan C, Borras JM, de la Puente ML, Gimenez A, Granados A. Approach to the utilization of screening mammography in two health regions. Barcelona: Catalan Agency for Health Information, Assessment and Quality (CAHIAQ -formerly CAHTA). 1995
Authors' objectives
To know the current utilization trends of screening mammography regarding the criteria of starting age of the screening, as defined in the Catalan Health Plan, and the activity of the mammographers. Methods:Cross-sectional study design.
Authors' conclusions
Approximately half of the mammographies with a breast cancer screening intention are made out of the recommended age group and in ages in which effectiveness has not been proven. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen current recommendations on the appropriateness of breast cancer screening. These recommendations might yield to a more efficient use of health care resources.