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Assessing and Improving the Interpretation of Mammograms: A Workshop

Completed

On May 12 and 13, 2015, the Forum held a public workshop to discuss evidence regarding interpretive performance in breast cancer screening. Workshop presentations and discussions examined the state of the evidence, remaining gaps, and potential opportunities for advancing research and practice in the interpretation of screening mammography. Workshop participants included clinicians and researchers, as well as representatives from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and patient advocacy organizations.

Description

An ad hoc committee will plan and host a 1.5-day public workshop to examine the evidence regarding interpretive performance in breast cancer screening. The workshop will feature panel discussions and invited presentations from experts in the interpretation of screening mammography to assess the state of the evidence, identify remaining gaps, and examine potential opportunities for advancing research and practice.

Participants will be invited to discuss topics related to:
· the relationship between reader volume and interpretive performance;
· the relationship between screening and diagnostic volume, and the impact of working up one’s own recalled cases on interpretative performance;
· performance criteria to identify radiologists who might benefit most from interventions;
· use of test instruments to assess interpretive performance; and
· tools and interventions to improve interpretive performance.

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