Using electronic health records to evaluate the adherence to cervical cancer prevention guidelines: a cross-sectional study
Kerli Mooses,
Aleksandra Šavrova,
Maarja Pajusalu
et al.
Abstract:Objective: The fight against cervical cancer requires effective screening together with optimal and on-time treatment along the care continuum. We aimed to examine the impact of cervical cancer screening and treatment guidelines on screening, and follow-up adherence to guidelines. Methods: Data from electronic health records and healthcare provision claims for 50 702 women was used. The annual rates of PAP tests, HPV tests and colposcopies during two guideline periods (2nd version 2012-2014 vs 3rd version 2016… Show more
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