The document outlines a logic model for the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). The model shows that the program aims to transition incrementally to using evidence-based strategies focused on systems and policy changes to reduce breast and cervical cancer morbidity and mortality among underserved populations. It details inputs like funding and technical assistance that support grantee activities like outreach, screening, and data management. These activities contribute to outcomes like increased screening and quality assurance, which ultimately impact rates of breast and cervical cancer and health disparities.
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Cervical cancer is a major health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries like Egypt where it is the second most common cancer in women. Screening is important for early detection and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions to prevent the development of invasive cancer. The document discusses various screening methods for cervical cancer including cytology-based tests like Pap smears and HPV testing as well as visual inspection methods. It also reviews the prevalence of pre-cancerous lesions in Egypt and limitations of screening in low resource settings.
This document discusses comparative models of cervical cancer screening in Manitoba. It finds that HPV testing as the primary screening model for women aged 30 and older represents the least costly strategy. Liquid-based cytology would be used for routine screening of women under 30 and to triage HPV-positive women aged 30 and older. The current Pap smear screening process in Manitoba is outdated and costly. Adopting newer screening technologies like liquid-based cytology and HPV testing could provide better outcomes at lower costs.
The Community Preventive Services Task Force updated its recommendations for interventions to increase breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. They recommend group education, one-on-one education, client reminders, reducing costs, and provider assessment for breast cancer screening. For cervical cancer screening, they recommend one-on-one education, client reminders, and provider assessment. For colorectal cancer screening, they recommend one-on-one education, client reminders, reducing barriers, and provider assessment. They found insufficient evidence for some interventions and cancer sites.
Public health agencies can play an important role in increasing cancer screening rates in the United States. Existing infrastructure like the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides a foundation but more organized efforts are needed. Public health should develop centralized cancer screening systems using insurance data to identify and remind eligible individuals to get screened. Efforts should also improve follow-up for abnormal results and integrate provider systems to ensure capacity. With health reform expanding insurance coverage, public health has an opportunity to ensure widespread and equitable cancer screening.
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The document is Boston Scientific's 2000 annual report. It discusses the company's mission to improve patient care through less invasive medical devices and procedures. It summarizes progress made in 2000, including FDA clearances, clinical trials, patents, and plans to increase R&D spending. It also describes initiatives to strengthen innovation and operational excellence, such as consolidating R&D and quality teams, hiring new leaders, and implementing a global operations plan to improve efficiency.
Cervical cancer is a major health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries like Egypt where it is the second most common cancer in women. Screening is important for early detection and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions to prevent the development of invasive cancer. The document discusses various screening methods for cervical cancer including cytology-based tests like Pap smears and HPV testing as well as visual inspection methods. It also reviews the prevalence of pre-cancerous lesions in Egypt and limitations of screening in low resource settings.
This document discusses comparative models of cervical cancer screening in Manitoba. It finds that HPV testing as the primary screening model for women aged 30 and older represents the least costly strategy. Liquid-based cytology would be used for routine screening of women under 30 and to triage HPV-positive women aged 30 and older. The current Pap smear screening process in Manitoba is outdated and costly. Adopting newer screening technologies like liquid-based cytology and HPV testing could provide better outcomes at lower costs.
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1) Case consultation topics on CANS implementation, trauma-specific treatment, and agency/program needs. Providers can sign up for consultations.
2) Services provided by two state trauma experts - assistance using CANS effectively, assessing training needs, and enhancing trauma-informed practices.
3) National trauma consultation services - 12 clinical case consultations and ongoing support through group teleconferences, meetings, and a quarterly newsletter. The aim is to improve quality of care and outcomes for trauma-affected youth.
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The 2009 RSNA Annual Report summarizes the organization's activities that year to advance radiology and provide education and resources to members. Key initiatives included:
1) Launching new programs to shape radiology's future and increase quantitative research.
2) Providing unprecedented continuing education opportunities with over 90,000 CME credits earned.
3) Developing new tools and resources through publications, online platforms, and collaborations to enhance members' practice and research.
4) Hosting the leading radiology conference and exhibition that was recognized for its high quality education and innovation.
The 2009 RSNA Annual Report summarizes the organization's activities that year to advance radiology and provide education and resources to members. Key initiatives included:
1) Launching new programs to shape radiology's future and increase quantitative research.
2) Providing unprecedented continuing education opportunities with over 90,000 CME credits earned.
3) Developing new tools and resources through publications, online platforms, and collaborations to enhance members' practice and research.
4) Hosting the leading radiology conference and exhibition that was recognized for its high quality education and innovation.
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The document discusses a digital signage project at DeKalb Medical hospital to improve nursing communications using ChannelCare. The goal was to enhance communication among nurses to improve patient safety and quality of care. ChannelCare displays were placed in nursing units to provide real-time messages on topics like hand hygiene, pain management, and new programs. The consistent messages helped nurses adhere to processes and meet expectations. Nursing leadership used it to reinforce priorities and engage staff on all shifts. Initial results included improved performance on quality measures and patient satisfaction.
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This document outlines consultation resources provided by Regional Quality Managers and state trauma experts to support effective use of the CANS tool and implementation of trauma-informed practices. It describes:
1) Case consultation topics on CANS implementation, trauma-specific treatment, and agency/program needs. Providers can sign up for consultations.
2) Services provided by two state trauma experts - assistance using CANS effectively, assessing training needs, and enhancing trauma-informed practices.
3) National trauma consultation services - 12 clinical case consultations and ongoing support through group teleconferences, meetings, and a quarterly newsletter. The aim is to improve quality of care and outcomes for trauma-affected youth.
Cervical Cancer Detection: An Enhanced Approach through Transfer Learning and...IRJET Journal
This document presents research on using the DenseNet169 deep learning model for cervical cancer detection. The researcher trained and tested the model on a large cervical cell image dataset from Kaggle. Through data preprocessing like augmentation and normalization, and transfer learning by fine-tuning a DenseNet pre-trained on ImageNet, the model achieved 95.27% accuracy in classifying five cervical cell types. Evaluation of the model showed high average precision, recall, and F1-score, demonstrating its ability to correctly classify different cervical cell images. The research highlights the potential of deep learning models for automating cervical cancer screening and improving early detection.
The 2009 RSNA Annual Report summarizes the organization's activities that year to advance radiology and provide education and resources to members. Key initiatives included:
1) Launching new programs to shape radiology's future and increase quantitative research.
2) Providing unprecedented continuing education opportunities with over 90,000 CME credits earned.
3) Developing new tools and resources through publications, online platforms, and collaborations to enhance members' practice and research.
4) Hosting the leading radiology conference and exhibition that was recognized for its high quality education and innovation.
The 2009 RSNA Annual Report summarizes the organization's activities that year to advance radiology and provide education and resources to members. Key initiatives included:
1) Launching new programs to shape radiology's future and increase quantitative research.
2) Providing unprecedented continuing education opportunities with over 90,000 CME credits earned.
3) Developing new tools and resources through publications, online platforms, and collaborations to enhance members' practice and research.
4) Hosting the leading radiology conference and exhibition that was recognized for its high quality education and innovation.
The document outlines opportunities for using mobile technologies (mHealth) to improve health outcomes and systems. It discusses how mHealth can enable direct communication, improve disease surveillance and management, support emergency response and telemedicine, and enhance health communications. However, challenges include limited impact evaluation of mHealth integration and differential access to technologies. Key lessons are that technology is a tool, successful integration requires participation, access should drive use, and monitoring and evaluation are important.
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The document discusses the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) branding campaign called "Move Forward" which was launched in 2009. The campaign aimed to educate consumers about the benefits of physical therapy and establish physical therapists' expertise in improving mobility, managing pain, and providing alternatives to surgery. As part of the campaign, APTA partnered with a marketing firm to conduct research, develop the "Move Forward" brand mantra, and create a new website and videos promoting physical therapy. The campaign utilized multiple channels including the new website, social media, and advertising to demonstrate the full scope of physical therapists' training.
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Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) aims to improve the health of all South Carolinians through collaborative health sciences research, developing innovative health IT infrastructure, and catalyzing economic growth in the state. HSSC works with multiple research centers and hospitals to gather clinical data, identify best practices, and conduct research that benefits patients and leads to new treatments and economic opportunities. The organization strives to foster multidisciplinary research, implement new technologies like electronic health records, and translate scientific discoveries into improved health outcomes and jobs for South Carolinians.
The document discusses a digital signage project at DeKalb Medical hospital to improve nursing communications using ChannelCare. The goal was to enhance communication among nurses to improve patient safety and quality of care. ChannelCare displays were placed in nursing units to provide real-time messages on topics like hand hygiene, pain management, and new programs. The consistent messages helped nurses adhere to processes and meet expectations. Surveys showed ChannelCare improved patient satisfaction by keeping patients informed.
The document discusses a digital signage project at DeKalb Medical hospital to improve nursing communications using ChannelCare. The goal was to enhance communication among nurses to improve patient safety and quality of care. ChannelCare displays were placed in nursing units to provide real-time messages on topics like hand hygiene, pain management, and new programs. The consistent messages helped nurses adhere to processes and meet expectations. Nursing leadership used it to reinforce priorities and engage staff on all shifts. Initial results included improved performance on quality measures and patient satisfaction.
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This document discusses quality in nephrology leadership and management. It defines quality and outlines three categories of quality defects: underuse, overuse, and misuse of medical practices. The Donabedian model of quality is introduced, which examines structure, process, and outcomes of healthcare delivery. Quality assurance, quality control, quality assessment, and performance improvement are distinguished. The Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle for quality improvement is explained. An interdisciplinary team approach and various quality metrics and programs for end-stage renal disease are outlined. Challenges of quality incentive programs are also noted.
The Nebraska Medical Center implemented a 5-step plan to improve their culture of safety: 1) develop leadership skills and structure to support change, 2) provide teamwork and communication training, 3) create safety tools, 4) collect data to measure results, and 5) train internal "master trainers" to spread the changes. Survey results showed staff felt safer speaking up about safety concerns after training. Unexpected delays in procedures decreased. The culture change approach improved both safety and outcomes.
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BarBo, and Director Patrick mcconville discuss the
benefits of preclinical imaging for the discovery process.
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This document summarizes an educational event on early detection of breast cancer in primary care settings. The event is intended for primary care providers and aims to provide continuing education on screening mammography guidelines, identifying high-risk patients, proper ordering of breast imaging, and signs of breast cancer. The event will feature lectures and panels on topics such as the natural history of breast cancer, mammography interpretation, breast ultrasound and MRI, clinical breast symptoms, risk assessment, and high-risk screening. It will be held on October 12, 2012 at the Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center and is funded by a grant from the Avon Foundation.
The American Cancer Society is committed to finding cures for breast cancer through its extensive research program. It currently funds over 230 grants totaling $82 million to support scientists investigating topics like BRCA genes, weight loss and breast cancer risk, and racial disparities in treatment. Past Society-funded research laid the foundation for treatments like tamoxifen that are saving lives today. The Society will continue its relentless pursuit of answers to save even more lives in the future.
This document provides cancer statistics for the US in 2012, including estimated new cancer cases and deaths by state. It also lists the most common types of cancer and their incidence and mortality rates. The statistics show that an estimated 1.6 million new cancer cases and 577,190 cancer deaths are expected in the US in 2012, with lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women.
This document provides cancer statistics for the United States in 2011, including:
1) Estimated new cancer cases and cancer deaths by state, with the highest estimated new cases in California, Texas, and Florida and the highest estimated deaths in California, Texas, and New York.
2) A table showing the estimated number of new cancer cases for select sites by state, ranging from 1,596,670 total estimated new cases in the US to 3,090 in Alaska.
3) Cancer statistics are presented to highlight disparities and premature deaths on page 24 of the document.
The document provides cancer incidence and mortality statistics for Queens County, New York from 1994 to 2008. It finds that while annual cancer incidence and mortality rates have decreased somewhat in recent years, over 192 individuals in Queens County are still diagnosed with cancer each week and 64 individuals die from cancer each week. The four most common cancer sites - lung, prostate, female breast, and colorectal cancers - account for over half of all new cancer cases and deaths in Queens County.
The American Cancer Society and other organizations collaborated to raise awareness of colorectal cancer screening in Queens, NY through the Main Streets Go Blue initiative. They held a press conference with local officials to discuss the importance of screening that received media coverage. This was followed by a free screening event where uninsured individuals received screening kits. Nearly 100 people received potentially life-saving screenings who otherwise may not have due to barriers. The collaboration successfully increased colorectal cancer screening awareness and access in the Queens community.
Dear Colleagues:
The New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program is pleased to provide you with an updated version of the Resource Guide. This guide contains resources that can be used to promote awareness about the importance of breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening and improve the quality of cancer screening-related care received by New Yorkers. All of the patient education materials, CME-granting continuing education opportunities and additional cancer-related resources listed in this guide can be provided to you at no charge. We will be updating this Resource Guide periodically and we encourage you to share it with your colleagues, healthcare providers, members and community-based organizations.
The Cancer Services Program strives to increase public and provider awareness about the importance of guideline-concordant cancer screening; assist underserved populations to access and navigate available cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment services through partnerships with health care providers, health departments and community organizations; and integrate guidance-driven, quality preventive cancer screening into the care received by the women and men of New York State. We look forward to working with you to increase the proportion of women and men in New York State who are up-to-date on recommended preventive cancer screenings.
This document provides information about colonoscopy preparation and procedures. It outlines the steps patients should take in the week leading up to a colonoscopy, including stopping certain medications and switching to a clear liquid diet the day before. The document describes what to expect on the day of the colonoscopy, including that it is generally a safe and painless procedure lasting 30 minutes where polyps can be removed to prevent cancer. It notes colonoscopy is the best test for detecting colon cancer but that other screening tests are options if colonoscopy is not available.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
The document summarizes updated systematic reviews of interventions to increase screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. Nine interventions were reviewed: group education, one-on-one education, client reminders, reducing out-of-pocket costs, reducing structural barriers, and provider assessment and feedback. New recommendations were made for group education to increase mammography screening and one-on-one education to increase colorectal cancer screening with FOBT. Evidence for the effectiveness of client reminders to increase FOBT screening was upgraded. Previous findings on the other interventions were reaffirmed. Research gaps in increasing screening, especially for colorectal cancer, were also identified.
The Cancer Services Program (CSP) of Western Queens provides no-cost breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings to uninsured or underinsured men and women who meet eligibility criteria. The CSP has over 20 healthcare providers and 45 employees who serve clients in their languages. They are contracted through the New York State Department of Health to provide screening, case management, treatment, and outreach in Western Queens. Interested individuals can call or visit their website to learn more or be referred for screening.
The document provides a resource guide for materials from the NYS DOH Cancer Services Program to promote cancer screening. It includes public education materials on breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancer. It also lists professional development resources for providers, as well as presentations and technical assistance available from CSP staff on cancer screening best practices.
The document provides information about cancer screening and support services available through the New York State Cancer Services Program (CSP). It outlines that the CSP offers free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings to eligible uninsured or underinsured individuals. It also provides the contact information for the CSP and describes the screening tests available for each cancer type as well as follow-up options if any abnormalities are detected.
This document provides information about free cancer screening services available in New York State for uninsured and low-income residents. It offers breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening at no cost to eligible populations, including uninsured men and women who meet age requirements. The document reviews the types of screening available for each cancer, including mammograms, clinical breast exams, Pap tests, pelvic exams, and fecal immunochemical tests. It also provides details on program operations, performance measures, credentialing, forms, and outreach and recruitment efforts to promote participation.
1. Appendix B – NBCCEDP Logic Model
CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP): Logic Model
NBCCEDP Strategic Direction
Incremental* transition to a program model using evidence-based strategies aimed at systems and policy change intended to reduce morbidity
and mortality of breast and cervical cancers among all population subgroups with emphasis on disparate populations
INPUTS GRANTEE ACTIVITIES OUTCOMES IMPACT
Federal law 101-354 Public education and targeted Greater awareness
outreach
Strategic partnerships, coordination, and collaboration
among all
Effective program management and leadership populations and
Screening increased intentions Reduced breast
Funding provision to to be screened for and cervical cancer
NBCCEDP breast and cervical morbidity and
eligible cancer mortality
NBCCEDP policy populations Screening, diagnostic, and
patient navigation services
Policies and systems Increased
that promote high appropriate
Technical assistance, quality breast and breast and
training, and consultation cervical cancer cervical cancer
screening screening,
rescreening,
Quality assurance and quality and
Provider practices
Evidence-based improvement surveillance,
and systems change
interventions including for
that support high
Screening quality breast and underserved Reduced health
promotion at cervical cancer populations disparities in breast
Longitudinal data (registry, population- screening and cervical cancer
MDE, census, economic) level
Professional development Surveillance systems
to track screening
rates and quality
National partnerships
Reduced barriers and
increased access to
Support for program Data management and breast and cervical
integration utilization cancer screening
Contextual Factors: e.g., resources, health care access, cultural beliefs
PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATION
This logic model outlines a strategic direction for NBCCEDP over the five years of the 2012 FOA. Incremental but definitive annual progress in incorporating population-based screening
promotion strategies and interventions as a component of the current screening program is expected of all grantees. Adjustments will be made given changes in the healthcare environment
.
and authorizing legislation for the NBCCEDP, as needed.
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