A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes
Introduction: High mammographic breast density (MBD) is an independent breast cancer risk factor. In organised breast screening settings, discussions are ongoing regarding the optimal clinical role of MBD to help guide screening decisions. The aim of this scoping review was to provide an overview of...
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| author | Jessica O’Driscoll Aileen Burke Therese Mooney Niall Phelan Paola Baldelli Alan Smith Suzanne Lynch Patricia Fitzpatrick Kathleen Bennett Fidelma Flanagan Maeve Mullooly |
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| description | Introduction: High mammographic breast density (MBD) is an independent breast cancer risk factor. In organised breast screening settings, discussions are ongoing regarding the optimal clinical role of MBD to help guide screening decisions. The aim of this scoping review was to provide an overview of current practices incorporating MBD within population-based breast screening programmes and from professional organisations internationally. Methods: This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the framework proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The electronic databases, MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched. Grey literature sources, websites of international breast screening programmes, and relevant government organisations were searched to identify further relevant literature. Data from identified materials were extracted and presented as a narrative summary. Results: The search identified 78 relevant documents. Documents were identified for breast screening programmes in 18 countries relating to screening intervals for women with dense breasts, MBD measurement, reporting, notification, and guiding supplemental screening. Documents were identified from 18 international professional organisations with the majority of material relating to supplemental screening guidance for women with dense breasts. Key factors collated during the data extraction process as relevant considerations for MBD practices included the evidence base needed to inform decision-making processes and resources (healthcare system costs, radiology equipment, and workforce planning). Conclusions: This scoping review summarises current practices and guidelines incorporating MBD in international population-based breast screening settings and highlights the absence of consensus between organised breast screening programmes incorporating MBD in current breast screening protocols. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-881a743bcc4e4a89867df6d9412c0cc62023-12-09T06:06:37ZengElsevierEuropean Journal of Radiology Open2352-04772023-12-0111100510A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmesJessica O’Driscoll0Aileen Burke1Therese Mooney2Niall Phelan3Paola Baldelli4Alan Smith5Suzanne Lynch6Patricia Fitzpatrick7Kathleen Bennett8Fidelma Flanagan9Maeve Mullooly10School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St. Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland; Corresponding author.School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St. Lower, Dublin 2, IrelandNational Screening Service, Kings Inn House, 200 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, IrelandBreastCheck, National Screening Service, 36 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, IrelandBreastCheck, National Screening Service, 36 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, IrelandNational Screening Service, Kings Inn House, 200 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, IrelandBreastCheck, National Screening Service, 36 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, IrelandNational Screening Service, Kings Inn House, 200 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland; School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSchool of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St. Lower, Dublin 2, IrelandBreastCheck, National Screening Service, 36 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, IrelandSchool of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St. Lower, Dublin 2, IrelandIntroduction: High mammographic breast density (MBD) is an independent breast cancer risk factor. In organised breast screening settings, discussions are ongoing regarding the optimal clinical role of MBD to help guide screening decisions. The aim of this scoping review was to provide an overview of current practices incorporating MBD within population-based breast screening programmes and from professional organisations internationally. Methods: This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the framework proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The electronic databases, MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched. Grey literature sources, websites of international breast screening programmes, and relevant government organisations were searched to identify further relevant literature. Data from identified materials were extracted and presented as a narrative summary. Results: The search identified 78 relevant documents. Documents were identified for breast screening programmes in 18 countries relating to screening intervals for women with dense breasts, MBD measurement, reporting, notification, and guiding supplemental screening. Documents were identified from 18 international professional organisations with the majority of material relating to supplemental screening guidance for women with dense breasts. Key factors collated during the data extraction process as relevant considerations for MBD practices included the evidence base needed to inform decision-making processes and resources (healthcare system costs, radiology equipment, and workforce planning). Conclusions: This scoping review summarises current practices and guidelines incorporating MBD in international population-based breast screening settings and highlights the absence of consensus between organised breast screening programmes incorporating MBD in current breast screening protocols.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352047723000369Mammographic breast densityBreast cancer screening programmeEvidence-based guidelinesScoping review |
| spellingShingle | Jessica O’Driscoll Aileen Burke Therese Mooney Niall Phelan Paola Baldelli Alan Smith Suzanne Lynch Patricia Fitzpatrick Kathleen Bennett Fidelma Flanagan Maeve Mullooly A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes European Journal of Radiology Open Mammographic breast density Breast cancer screening programme Evidence-based guidelines Scoping review |
| title | A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes |
| title_full | A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes |
| title_fullStr | A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes |
| title_full_unstemmed | A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes |
| title_short | A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes |
| title_sort | scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes |
| topic | Mammographic breast density Breast cancer screening programme Evidence-based guidelines Scoping review |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352047723000369 |
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