Publications by authors named "Viktoriya Ovsepyan"
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the effectiveness of the Breast Cancer Risk Estimator & Decision Aid (BCARE-DA) in promoting shared decision-making (SDM) between women aged 40-49 and their physicians regarding mammography screening.
- Results showed that both women and physicians found BCARE-DA effective, with women reporting low decision conflict and physicians showing moderate engagement in SDM, especially in presenting options.
- The conclusion indicates that decision aids like BCARE-DA can improve understanding and satisfaction in SDM, although more work may be needed to enhance certain aspects of the decision-making process.
J Am Board Fam Med
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- Breast cancer incidence rises with age, being most significant up to 80 years old, with effective screening shown for women aged 50-74.
- Most health organizations do not recommend screening for women over 74 due to insufficient evidence in that demographic.
- The article discusses screening guidelines for older women, focusing on shared decision-making, risk assessment, and ways to communicate effectively with patients about their options.
