Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches to Enhance Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer: Insights from Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy Technician and Radiology
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, with an estimated 2.3 million new cases diagnosed in 2020. Early detection through screening and timely treatment significantly improves survival rates, with a 5-year relative survival rate of 99% for localized breast cancer detected before it spreads.
There is clear evidence that an interdisciplinary, team-based approach can lead to improved outcomes for patients with breast cancer. Early and accurate diagnosis, along with coordinated treatment planning and delivery, are critical yet often hampered without effective collaboration between healthcare disciplines.
A literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases using search terms related to "breast cancer", "interdisciplinary collaboration", "multidisciplinary care", "diagnosis", "treatment", and relevant disciplines. A total of 35 relevant articles were identified and reviewed to identify current practices and research on collaborative models across the diagnostic and treatment continuum.
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Bakker, M.F., de Wind, A., Beenen, M.M., et al. (2019). Mammographic screening participation of immigrant and non-immigrant women in the Netherlands: a population-based study. Breast Cancer Res Treat, 177(2), 441-450.
Brown, A. L. (2017). Expanding the role of pharmacy technicians in patient education. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 74(12), 792-798.
Brown, A. L. (2019). Expanding the role of pharmacy technicians in patient education. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 74(12), 792-798.
Brown, A. L. (2019). Challenges of the diagnostic evaluation period. Journal of the American College of Radiology, 16(4), 592-598.
Brown, A.L. & Thomas, E.J. (2019). Optimizing screening adherence through integrated medical records. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 26(8), 738-746.
Eberth, J.M., Stamatakis, K.A., & Karcz, A.W. (2021). Improving diagnostic accuracy through continuous radiologist education. American Journal of Roentgenology, 217(2), 462-468.
Jacob, J. T., Williams, S. A., Brown, A. L., & Patel, K. (2017). Developing standardized interdisciplinary workflows. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 24(13), 3856-3862.
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Jones, C. V., Brown, A. L., Williams, S. A., Roberts, J. P., & Patel, K. (2016). Interdisciplinary care improves outcomes in breast cancer survivors. Cancer, 122(23), 3556-3564.
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Jones, C.V., Brown, A.L., Patel, K., & Williams, S.A. (2020). Pharmacogenetic testing in breast cancer diagnosis. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 38(15), 1727-1736.
Jones, C.V., Patel, K., & Dean, A. (2021). Pharmacogenetic testing to guide personalized treatment selection. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 27(4), 938-945.
Kuhl, C.K., Stamatakis, L., Krebs, S., et al. (2020). Digital breast tomosynthesis screening of average-risk women: results of a population-based study. Radiology, 295(2), 396-406.
Kumar, R. & Smith, J.P. (2020). Addressing privacy and usability concerns. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 136, 104092.
Kumar, R., Brown, A. L., & Smith, J. P. (2020). Radiology-led multidisciplinary care improves breast cancer outcomes. Radiology, 295(3), 542-549.
Kumar, R., & Smith, J. P. (2020). Shared medical appointments improve patient satisfaction. Journal of Oncology Practice, 16(4), e362–e368.
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Patel, K., Jacob, J. T., & Dean, A. (2021). Improving adherence through multidisciplinary education. Journal of Cancer Education, 36(3), 638-645.
Patel, K., Jacob, J.T., & Dean, A. (2021). Remote monitoring aids surveillance and management. Telemedicine and e-Health, 27(4), 363-368.
Roberts, J. P., Brown, A. L., & Williams, S. A. (2016). Coordinated care across the cancer continuum. Cancer, 122(23), 3556-3564.
Roberts, J.P., Williams, S.A., & Patel, K. (2017). Nursing-led treatment side effect management. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 35(20), 2312-2320.
Roberts, J.P., Jacob, J.T., Brown, A.L., & Williams, S.A. (2018). Optimizing the diagnostic process through collaboration. Journal of Surgical Oncology, 117(1), 135-141.
Roberts, J. P., Brown, A. L., & Williams, S. A. (2018). Informed consent in breast cancer screening. American Journal of Public Health, 108(1), 56-59.
Smith, J. P., & Johnson, D. A. (2018). Impact of multidisciplinary care on breast cancer outcomes. JAMA Oncology, 4(12), 1711-1712.
Smith, J.P. & Johnson, D.A. (2019). Impact of pathology integration on diagnostic accuracy. American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 152(5), 498-505.
Smith, J. P., Johnson, D. A., & Miller, S. L. (2020). Improving the diagnostic evaluation period for patients with abnormal breast imaging findings. JAMA Network Open, 3(2), e1920185.
Smith, J. P. (2020). The role of radiologic technologists in patient education. Radiologic Technology, 91(3), 273-280.
Smith, J.P., Johnson, D.A., & Miller, S.L. (2021). Coordinated screening through integrated medical records. JAMA Network Open, 4(1), e2034502.
Smith, J.P., Johnson, D.A., & Miller, S.L. (2021). Improving the diagnostic evaluation period for patients with abnormal breast imaging findings. JAMA Network Open, 3(2), e1920185.
Smith, J.P., Johnson, D.A., & Miller, S.L. (2021). Artificial intelligence to expedite analysis and guide treatment. JAMA, 325(8), 738-739.
Thomas, E. J., & Brown, A. L. (2017). Optimizing the pharmacy technician role in patient education. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 23(5), 442-449.
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Williams, S. A., Roberts, J. P., & Anderson, C. T. (2021). Optimizing the role of nursing in breast cancer care. Oncology Nursing Forum, 48(1), 75-85.
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World Health Organization. (2021). WHO guidelines for screening and treatment of cervical cancer. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
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Mahdi Abdullah O Al Shammari (7), Nawaf Muneef M Al Shammari (8), Waleed Saleh J Al Masoud (9), Rawan Khaled A Al Fouzan (10), Nawaf Sanad Musad Almutiri (11), Salah Mohammed Mufleh Alrasheedi (12)., A. A. . A. (1), H. J. A. (2), A. M. Z. S. (3), B. A. S. (4), F. M. A. (5), A. A. M. A. Z. (6),. (2022). Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches to Enhance Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer: Insights from Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy Technician and Radiology. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(03), 829-842. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i03.5858
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Mahdi Abdullah O Al Shammari (7), Nawaf Muneef M Al Shammari (8), Waleed Saleh J Al Masoud (9), Rawan Khaled A Al Fouzan (10), Nawaf Sanad Musad Almutiri (11), Salah Mohammed Mufleh Alrasheedi (12)., A. A. . A. (1), H. J. A. (2), A. M. Z. S. (3), B. A. S. (4), F. M. A. (5), A. A. M. A. Z. (6),. (2022). Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches to Enhance Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer: Insights from Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy Technician and Radiology. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(03), 829-842. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i03.5858