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Satgé D, Nishi M, Trétarre B. Assessing cancer in people with profound and multiple disabilities. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:798. [PMID: 37626285 PMCID: PMC10463777 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11313-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancers are as common in individuals with intellectual disabilities as in the general population (GP). For the subgroup of people with profound and multiple disabilities (PMD) who present with both severe intellectual disability and major motor disorders, the frequency and distribution of cancers are currently not known, preventing proper cancer surveillance. METHODS We carried out a systematic and synthetic review of the medical literature, including a focused search of Japanese data. RESULTS The total risk of cancer in individuals with PMD is thought to be lower than in the GP, possibly due to a shorter life expectancy. They have reduced exposure to cancer risk factors, such as alcohol, tobacco, sunlight, human papillomavirus infection, occupational toxins, and being overweight. On the other hand, individuals with PMD present a greater frequency of gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori gastritis, chronic cystitis, and cryptorchidism, which increase the risk for cancer of the esophagus, stomach, urinary bladder, and testes. In addition, certain genetic disorders underlying compromised motor and cognitive functions are associated with higher risk of childhood cancers. An analysis of 135 cancers in persons with PMD in Japan suggested that they present a particular tumor profile, with certain cancers rarer than in the GP, whereas cancers of the digestive tract are frequent. Cancers of the digestive tract occurred significantly earlier than in the GP (colon: average age 48.3 years vs. 71.3 years in the GP, esophagus: 39 years vs. 72 years in the GP). An increasing number of therapeutic successes in children and adults with PMD have been reported in different countries when cancers are discovered early. CONCLUSION Individuals with PMD must be appropriately monitored for cancer. Screenings for breast and colon cancer, as well as regular monitoring of the esophagus, stomach, urinary bladder, and testicles, are necessary. Population-based epidemiological studies are needed to better understand risk factors, frequency, and distribution of cancers in the PMD population.
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- Daniel Satgé
- Oncodéfi, 209 Avenue des Apothicaires, Parc Euromédecine, Montpellier, 34090, France.
- UMR 1302 Institute Desbrest of Epidemiology and Public Health, INSERM, Univ Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
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- Department of Fundamental Health Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Tobetsu, Japan
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- Oncodéfi, 209 Avenue des Apothicaires, Parc Euromédecine, Montpellier, 34090, France
- Registre des Cancers de l'Hérault, 208 Avenue des Apothicaires, Montpellier, 34090, France
- Center for Epidemiology and Research in Population Health (CERPOP), Toulouse, France
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Shah S, Taylor J, Bradbury-Jones C. Barriers and enablers to participating in regular screening programmes for women with cerebral palsy: A qualitative life course study. J Adv Nurs 2021; 78:823-833. [PMID: 34617320 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To determine the barriers and enablers to regular, women-oriented screening programmes for women with cerebral palsy (CP); and to discuss the participants' suggestions for change. DESIGN Qualitative life course approach. METHODS Twenty-five life course interviews were conducted with women in 2020 who identified as having a diagnosis of CP. Interviews were conducted in person or using electronic platforms. Framework analysis was used to interpret the data. FINDINGS Access and utilization of regular screening programmes for women with CP across the life course are determined by multiple socioecological factors. Three themes are discussed focusing particularly on cervical and breast screening: 1. barriers, 2. enablers and 3. women's suggestions for change. Some women chose to opt out of sexual health checks for fear they would be too uncomfortable or the procedure would be too difficult. Practitioner attitudes towards disability in general, as well as the extent to which they understood the effects of CP for women, was highlighted as a barrier. Accessibility and adaptability of the environment also influenced women's uptake of screening. CONCLUSION Women with CP face many challenges to their sexual and reproductive healthcare. These can deter them from participating in regular women-oriented screening programmes, which puts them at higher risk of preventable diseases. Understanding the lifelong effects of CP for women, and the interaction with their reproductive health could help to reduce unmet needs and increase participation in relevant screening across the life course. IMPACT Knowledge of the challenges to regular screening programmes experienced by women with CP across the life course is crucial to provide appropriate preventative healthcare for women with CP across different stages of life. Elements of this knowledge could have benefits for the care of all disabled women.
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- Sonali Shah
- School of Nursing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Nursing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.,Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Ehrlich-Jones L, Durkin J, Byrne R, Todd A, Reis JP, Wolfman J, Gaebler-Spira D, Marciniak C. Breast Health Experiences in Women with Cerebral Palsy: A Qualitative Approach. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 2:195-200. [PMID: 34235506 PMCID: PMC8243704 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2020.0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: All women, regardless of disability status, should receive screening for breast cancer. In 2010, only 61.4% of women with disabilities (WWD) received a mammogram in the past 2 years compared to 75% of women without disabilities. The purpose of this study is to explore breast cancer screening experiences of women with cerebral palsy (CP) with the aim of identifying factors that could improve screening rates for WWD. Methods: Thirty women with CP, 22–72 years of age, residing in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles areas participated in individual or group interviews about breast health. Twenty-five of the participants identified themselves as white, and one self-identified as Hispanic or Latina. Facilitators used a semistructured guide across the three sites. Qualitative analysis utilized an iterative coding process to generate themes related to breast health. Results: We identified six predominant themes in these interviews, which revolved around physical, environmental, and emotional barriers and facilitators. Within each theme, we identified subthemes. Physical barriers included the most highly identified subthemes of age, pain, holding breath, holding still, spasticity, standing, fatigue, and positioning. Self-advocacy and communication between the health care professional and the patient were the most common subthemes identified among the emotional facilitators. Conclusion: Women with CP perceive a variety of issues impacting breast health. These findings are multifaceted and suggest that improving screening rates for women with CP should address these barriers and facilitators.
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- Linda Ehrlich-Jones
- Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cerebral Palsy Foundation, New York, New York, USA.,Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Lynn Sage Breast Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Attending Physician, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Shah S, Bradbury-Jones C, Taylor J. Using Facebook to tell stories of premature ageing and sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for women with cerebral palsy in the UK and USA. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e032172. [PMID: 32071173 PMCID: PMC7044878 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To enhance understanding of the bodily and lifestyle effects of ageing with cerebral palsy (CP) for women, with a particular focus on experiences with sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) services in the UK and North America. DESIGN A qualitative study underpinned by feminist disability theory and drawing on digital ethnographies to capture health and healthcare experiences for women with CP. SETTING A global community of 140 women with CP, who are members of the closed international Facebook group, Women Ageing with Cerebral Palsy (WACP). PARTICIPANTS Forty-five members of WACP who were based in the UK and North America. The women were aged between 21 and 75. METHODS Messages posted on WACP between January 2018 and October 2018 were collated and underwent thematic analysis to identify themes relating to effects of ageing and experiences of SRH for women with CP at different points over the female life course. RESULTS The breadth of experiences in relation to the effects of ageing and access to reproductive and sexual healthcare for women with CP can be divided into three themes: (1) bodily effects of ageing; (2) lifestyle effects of ageing; (3) experiences of reproductive and sexual healthcare. CONCLUSIONS Giving women with CP a platform to 'speak for themselves' in relation to effects of ageing and SRH provides health professionals with an informed knowledge base on which to draw. This might improve treatment for this growing adult patient community whose experiences have not received attention in health discourse or services. Including these experiences in public medical and social discourse can also bring a new knowledge to girls with CP about what ageing could mean for them so plans can be put in place for their future.
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- Sonali Shah
- School of Nursing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Nursing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Nursing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Sá Dos Reis C, Gremion I, Richli Meystre N. Study of breast implants mammography examinations for identification of suitable image quality criteria. Insights Imaging 2020; 11:3. [PMID: 31900684 PMCID: PMC6942083 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-019-0816-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To characterise the mammography technique used in breast cancer screening programmes for breast implants (BI) and to identify if the image quality (IQ) criteria available in literature are applicable to BI imaging. METHODS The study was conducted in two phases: literature review to find IQ criteria used in mammography combining keywords in several sources; and assessment of 1207 BI mammograms using the criteria that was identified previously to see if they were achieved or not. An observation grid was used to collect information about positioning, beam energy, compression force, and exposure mode. Descriptive statistics and Student's t test and χ2 test were performed according to the nature of the variables. RESULTS Forty-seven out of 2188 documents were included in the analysis, with 13 items identified to assess the quality of positioning, 4 for sharpness, 3 for artefacts, and 2 for exposure parameters. After applying the criteria to BI mammograms, retroglandular fat was not included in 37.3% of the images. The "Pectoral-Nipple-Line" criterion was achieved in 35% of MLO/ML images. The placement of the implant (subpectoral/subglandular) or performing the Eklund had significant influence on the visible anatomy (p = < 0.005), alongside whether the breast was aligned to the detector's centre. CONCLUSIONS Some of the criteria used to assess standard mammograms were not applicable to BI due to implant overlap. The alignment of the image with the detector's centre seems to have an impact on the amount of visible tissue. Further studies are necessary to define the appropriate protocol, technique, and suitable quality criteria to assess BI mammograms.
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- Cláudia Sá Dos Reis
- School of Health Sciences (HESAV), University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Av. de Beaumont 21, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Discipline of Medical Radiation Sciences, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia, 6845, Australia.
- CISP - Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- School of Health Sciences (HESAV), University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Av. de Beaumont 21, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- School of Health Sciences (HESAV), University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Av. de Beaumont 21, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Barriers to, and facilitators of, access to cancer services and experiences of cancer care for adults with a physical disability: A mixed methods systematic review. Disabil Health J 2019; 13:100844. [PMID: 31668781 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2019.100844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cancer services need to be inclusive and accessible to everybody, including people with disabilities. However, there is evidence suggesting that people with disabilities experience poorer access to cancer services, compared to people without disabilities. OBJECTIVES To investigate the barriers and facilitators of access to cancer services for people with physical disabilities and their experiences of cancer care. METHODS A mixed-method systematic review was conducted following the Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre approach. We used the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT -Version 11) to assess the quality of the included studies. We employed thematic synthesis to bring together data from across both qualitative and quantitative studies and we assessed the strength of synthesised findings using the Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research (CERQual) approach. RESULTS Seven quantitative studies and 10 qualitative studies (across 18 publications) were included. The findings highlighted a dearth of research on the experiences of men with disabilities. Furthermore, only one study explored experiences of cancer treatment, with all other studies focusing on cancer screening. Five synthesised findings were identified that reflected barriers and facilitators, highlighting both what makes access to services difficult and what are the strategies that could improve it. CONCLUSIONS Knowing what works for people with disabilities can enable the delivery of appropriate services. The findings of this review suggest that the mere existence of services does not guarantee their usability. Services need to be relevant, flexible, and accessible, and offered in a respectful manner.
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Ryan JM, Allen E, Gormley J, Hurvitz EA, Peterson MD. The risk, burden, and management of non-communicable diseases in cerebral palsy: a scoping review. Dev Med Child Neurol 2018; 60:753-764. [PMID: 29572812 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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AIM To examine the risk, burden, and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among people with cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD Databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase Ovid, CINAHL Plus) were systematically searched up to August 2017. Data on the prevalence of risk factors for, and the burden and management of, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, and respiratory diseases were extracted. RESULTS Thirty-six studies that examined the prevalence of risk factors among people with CP were identified. There was inconsistent evidence that people with CP had higher prevalence of metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and obesity, but strong evidence that they participated in low levels of physical activity, compared with people without CP. Seven studies reported on the burden of NCDs. Adults with CP had a higher risk of NCDs, including stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other heart conditions, and death due to NCDs, including cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, and ischaemic heart disease, compared with the general population. Only one study reported on the management of NCD, specifically the uptake of breast cancer screening among females. INTERPRETATION The burden of NCDs is higher among adults with CP compared with the general population. Further research is required to determine the prevalence of metabolic risk factors and management of NCDs among people with CP. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and increased risk of death because of NCDs. Evidence is inconsistent about the elevated prevalence of metabolic risk factors for NCDs. Evidence is consistent that people with CP participate in reduced physical activity. Only one study reported on management of NCD among people with CP. Available evidence suggests people with CP are less likely to receive preventive medicine.
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- Jennifer M Ryan
- College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University, London, UK.,Department of Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Nandam N, Gaebler-Spira D, Byrne R, Wolfman J, Reis JP, Hung CW, Todd A, Durkin J, Marciniak C. Breast cancer screening in women with cerebral palsy: Could care delivery be improved? Disabil Health J 2018; 11:435-441. [PMID: 29500093 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2018.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2017] [Revised: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Women with disabilities (WWD) have reported lower mammography rates than the general population, however rates for women with cerebral palsy (CP) have not been specifically studied. OBJECTIVE To evaluate mammography rates in women with CP and to identify strengths and barriers with their screening experience. METHODS Women with CP 40 years or older (n = 118) participating in a prospective cross-sectional survey were queried regarding screening status, imaging modality, and accommodation needs and availability. Categorical variables were summarized and Chi-square testing used to assess factors contributing to screening compliance. The effect of functional factors on screening was evaluated using logistic regression. RESULTS 77 women (65.3%) had mammograms within the past two years; 56 (47.5%) were screening mammograms. Severity of fine motor deficits was associated with lack of screening (OR 0.559, p = 0.019). 85 (72.0%) experienced positive staff attitudes. Facilities most often met needs for ramps, elevators, and/or wide doorways (92.9%), exam explanations (84.4%), and accessible parking (82.5%). Needs least often met included accommodations for standing (59.3%) or for difficulties with arm/shoulder positioning (57.1%), and wheelchair-accessible mammogram machines (59.1%). CONCLUSIONS The screening compliance rate for women with CP is low, although the 2-year mammography rate is comparable to that reported for WWD and the general female U.S. POPULATION Women were usually offered respectful care. Adequate physical accommodations during the procedure were reported less often than overall facility environmental accommodations. These findings demonstrate the need for improved screening rates in women with CP, and highlight areas for improving their screening experience.
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- Neeharika Nandam
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 420 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 710 North Lake Shore Drive, #1022, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 225 E. Chicago Avenue #86, Chicago, IL 606111, USA; Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 3 Columbus Circle, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019, USA; Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, 3959 Broadway, Room 800N, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St. Clair St., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; Lynn Sage Breast Center, 250 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Access Living, 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, 3959 Broadway, Room 800N, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St. Clair St., 14th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 710 North Lake Shore Drive, #1022, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 303 East Chicago Avenue, Ward 12-140, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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Suzuki R, Eusebius S, Makled M. Is complementary and alternative medicine use associated with cancer screening rates for women with functional disabilities? Complement Ther Med 2016; 24:73-9. [PMID: 26860805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2015.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 11/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use with mammogram and Pap test rates and functional disabilities (FDs). DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Data were derived from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (n=6576). ANALYSIS FDs was defined as physical and/or social limitations. The weighted logistic regression models were performed using SAS software. Study covariates were age, race, education, marital status, usual source of care, and insurance. RESULTS Of 6576 women, a majority were Caucasian (87%), with GED or less (40%), married (50%), having usual source of care (96%) and health insurance (91%), and with FDs (56%). The results indicated that some CAM practices were negatively associated with increased mammogram and Pap test rates while other CAM practices were positively associated. The results indicated that CAM practices that contribute to musculoskeletal problems such as acupuncture and massage were associated with the increased mammogram and Pap test rates. Contrary, women who used chiropractic manipulation, biofeedback, guided imagery, and energy hearing therapy were less likely to obtain cancer screenings regularly regardless of having FDs. CONCLUSIONS The use of several CAM therapies was more likely to be associated with mammogram and Pap test frequency, indicating that the CAM use may be associated with better screening rates due to the improvement of musculoskeletal problems. It is important to determine how each CAM therapy improves secondary health conditions in clinical trials to increase cancer screening rates for women with FDs.
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- Rie Suzuki
- School of Health Professions and Studies, University of Michigan-Flint, United States.
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- School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, United States
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- School of Health Professions and Studies, University of Michigan-Flint, United States
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Poulos A, Balandin S, Llewellyn G, McCarthy L, Dark L. Women with physical disability and the mammogram: An observational study to identify barriers and facilitators. Radiography (Lond) 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2010.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Llewellyn G, Balandin S, Poulos A, McCarthy L. Disability and mammography screening: intangible barriers to participation. Disabil Rehabil 2011; 33:1755-67. [PMID: 21219085 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2010.546935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate intangible or non-physical barriers to participation of women with disability in mammography screening. METHOD Women with disability were recruited via specific advocacy and support organisations in New South Wales, Australia. Interviews were conducted which focused on issues relating to participants' experience with breast screening services. RESULTS A total of 75 women with varying degrees of disability agreed to participate. Three key intangible barriers were identified related to the women's expectations to be informed, to be involved and to be treated with respect. Details of the content, type, timing of appropriately presented information as well as who should provide it were emphasised. Barriers to active involvement to manage their disability and take control over their experience were identified. The women also indicated the specific treatment they received from screening staff which negatively impacted on their experience. CONCLUSIONS This study has provided important and clinically significant detail of intangible barriers to participation in screening mammography experienced by women with physical disability. These study outcomes suggest ways in which the satisfaction with the mammogram experience can be increased for these women and contribute to increased participation in mammography screening.
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- Gwynnyth Llewellyn
- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Armour BS, Thierry JM, Wolf LA. State-level differences in breast and cervical cancer screening by disability status: United States, 2008. Womens Health Issues 2009; 19:406-14. [PMID: 19879454 DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2009.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2009] [Revised: 08/28/2009] [Accepted: 08/28/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Despite reported disparities in the use of preventive services by disability status, there has been no national surveillance of breast and cervical cancer screening among women with disabilities in the United States. To address this, we used state-level surveillance data to identify disparities in breast and cervical cancer screening among women by disability status. METHODS Data from the 2008 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were used to estimate disability prevalence and state-level differences in breast and cervical cancer screening among women by disability status. RESULTS Overall, modest differences in breast cancer screening were found; women with a disability were less likely than those without to report receiving a mammogram during the past 2 years (72.2% vs. 77.8%; p < .001). However, disparities in breast cancer screening were more pronounced at the state level. Furthermore, women with a disability were less likely than those without a disability to report receiving a Pap test during the past 3 years (78.9% vs. 83.4%; p < .001). DISCUSSION This epidemiologic evidence identifies an opportunity for federal and state programs, as well as other stakeholders, to form partnerships to align disability and women's health policies. Furthermore, it identifies the need for increased public awareness and resource allocation to reduce barriers to breast and cervical cancer screening experienced by women with disabilities.
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- Brian S Armour
- Division of Human Development and Disability, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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Poulos AE, Llewellyn G, Balandin S, Dew A, Dark L, McCarthy L. 'What's the point of it?': radiographers, women with disability and mammography screening. Breast Cancer Res 2006. [PMCID: PMC3332723 DOI: 10.1186/bcr1486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Poulos AE, Llewellyn G, Balandin S, Dew A, Dark L, McCarthy L. 'I want to go home': women with disability and the mammography procedure. Breast Cancer Res 2006. [PMCID: PMC3332724 DOI: 10.1186/bcr1487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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