Taking a thoughtful approach to AI-enabled patient engagement tools is key to helping ensure health equity and enabling better outcomes, say experts from University of Westminster.
Background: Low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening, targeted at those at high-risk, has been shown to significantly reduce lung cancer mortality and detect cancers at an early stage. Practical, attitudinal and demographic factors can inhibit screening participation in high-risk populations. This study aimed to explore stakeholders’ views about barriers and enablers (determinants) to participation in lung cancer screening (LCS) in Australia. Methods: Twenty-four focus groups (range 2–5 participants) were conducted in 2021 using the Zoom platform. Participants were 84 health professionals, researchers, policy makers and program managers of current screening programs. Focus groups consisted of a structured presentation with facilitated discussion lasting about 1 hour. The content was analysed thematically and mapped to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Results: Screening determinants were identified across each stage of the proposed screening and as
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Longitudinal evaluation of an advanced primary care reform effort found some improvements in health information technology (IT) offerings and use as well as opportunities to improve future collaboration.