Nurse practitioner‐led lung cancer screening clinic: An evidence‐based quality improvement evaluation.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Schlabach, Tyra; King, Tara Spalla; Browning, Kristine K.; Kue, Jennifer
- Source
- Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing (WORLDVIEWS EVID BASED NURS), Jun2022; 19(3): 227-234. (8p)
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1545-102X
Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Screening for lung cancer using low‐dose computed tomography of the chest (LDCT) can reduce mortality associated with lung cancer. LDCT is an under‐ordered screening study. Aims: To evaluate the use of a nurse practitioner‐led lung cancer screening clinic (LCSC). Methods: The absolute number of LDCT for lung cancer screenings obtained 12 months before implementing the nurse practitioner‐led LCSC was compared to the 12 months after clinic implementation using a casual comparison design. An electronic survey was conducted to assess the LCSC key stakeholders' perceptions of the clinic. Results: An increase of 60% in the total number of LDCT for lung cancer screenings was observed. Qualitative data obtained through stakeholder evaluation of the clinic revealed that 85% of participants (n = 13) expressed that the LCSC was addressing barriers to lung cancer screening. Linking Evidence to Action: A dedicated nurse practitioner‐led LCSC is a practical way to increase lung cancer screening by addressing established barriers to screening in the community setting.