Prostate Cancer Screening and Informed Decision Making: A Survey of Physician Practices and Beliefs
Study Description and Methods
This study was conducted as an Internet and paper-based survey to describe current prostate cancer screening practices, including perceived barriers and beliefs related to informed decision making (IDM) for prostate cancer screening among family physicians; to build on previous qualitative research identifying two patterns of IDM for prostate cancer screening; and to examine the role of physicians’ beliefs about screening in determining how they handle IDM in their practice.
Specific Aims and Objectives
The aim of the study is to promote patient informed decision making (IDM) surrounding prostate cancer screening in primary care settings, consistent with recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the Task Force on Community Preventive Services of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Timeline
This study was conducted from January 2007 through December 2007.
Status
The study is currently under analysis. Please check back soon for key findings and published manuscripts.
Contact Information
For additional information about this study, please contact:
James M. Galliher, PhD
Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237 x3120
jgallihe@aafp.org
James M. Galliher, PhD
Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237 x3120
jgallihe@aafp.org
Presentations
North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Annual Meeting, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, November 16, 2008:
Volk RJ, Mullen P, Kneuper S, Wuelling S, Chan E, Spann S, Galliher GM, Pace W, Spano MS. Primary Care Physicians’ Practice Patterns Regarding Prostate Cancer Screening: A National Research Network Study.
Volk RJ, Mullen P, Kneuper S, Wuelling S, Chan E, Spann S, Galliher GM, Pace W, Spano MS. Primary Care Physicians’ Practice Patterns Regarding Prostate Cancer Screening: A National Research Network Study.
This project was funded by a grant from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation and American Academy of Family Physicians.
