This highlights the increased burden associated with recalls and retakes that require a separate visit, creating extra hassle and stress for everyone involved. The combined expenses show the urgent need for high quality imaging from both technologists who position the patients and improved imaging equipment which ultimately reduces financial and operational burdens.
The ripple effect
The impact of recalls and retakes that do not yield cancer in mammography goes beyond just financial costs. When patients need to return for repeat screenings, it can lower their confidence in the process and make them feel anxious and stressed about their health. This may lead to lower patient satisfaction because of the inconvenience and extra time and money they have to spend on multiple visits. Furthermore, the frustration and inconvenience can drive patients to leave the center, potentially taking their families with them. After all, women in the United States make approximately 80% of the health care decisions for their families.
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Additionally, staff members may become fatigued and less efficient, as their time handling recalls and retakes means they have less time for new screenings. This scenario can contribute to the stresses and demands that lead to burnout and ultimately, decreased productivity. These broader impacts show why it is important to improve processes and technologies to make the screening experience better for both patients and staff.
The importance of image quality
Superior image quality is essential for achieving accurate diagnoses and reducing those false alarms that result in unnecessary follow-up visits. One advanced technology making strides in this area is 3D mammography.
Unlike traditional 2D mammograms, 3D mammography provides a three-dimensional view of the breast, allowing radiologists to analyze the tissue layer by layer. This improved visibility translates to fewer instances of unclear or overlapping images that may necessitate recalls or retakes. A 3D mammography exam reduces recalls by up to 40% compared to 2D alone. The technology is particularly impactful for women with dense breast tissue, where visibility can be more challenging. Not only is reducing recalls important, but identifying the cancer more frequently is an added benefit. Thankfully, there is currently one 3D mammography exam on the market that is FDA approved as superior to 2D alone in detecting breast cancer while simultaneously reducing recalls.
