Research Study2013

How to establish a cost-effective mobile mammography program.

Carkaci, Selin; Geiser, William R; Adrada, Beatriz E; Marquez, Cindy; Whitman, Gary J

Mammography
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Authors
Carkaci, Selin; Geiser, William R; Adrada, Beatriz E; Marquez, Cindy; Whitman, Gary J
Journal
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
Year
2013
Study design
Program Description/Commentary
Setting
Multiple/Unspecified
Population
Women; Low-Income/Uninsured
Outcome domain
Cost/Economic Impact
Type of organization
Academic

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to describe how to establish a cost-effective mobile mammography program on the basis of examples from a 20-year experience with film-screen and digital mammography units. CONCLUSION: Mobile mammography programs can reduce many barriers to breast cancer screening faced by medically underserved women. Finding and maintaining resources, having appropriate equipment and infrastructure, and having a dedicated team with an efficient workflow are the key elements of establishing a cost-effective mobile mammography program.

Cite this study:Carkaci, Selin; Geiser, William R; Adrada, Beatriz E; Marquez, Cindy; Whitman, Gary J (2013). How to establish a cost-effective mobile mammography program. AJR. American journal of roentgenology. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.12.9825
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