Women’s perspectives on ultrasound as primary imaging modality for focal breast complaints: a qualitative study
This study explores women's perspectives on breast ultrasound as a primary imaging modality. Attitudes towards an ultrasound-first approach are shaped by internal and external considerations. Considerations are highly informed by emotional responses and lack of knowledge. Insights into women's perspectives inform healthcare professionals and foster shared decision-making within radiology.
Authors
- Mette Palm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5414-4256)
- Linda Appelman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0941-4093)
- Linda Rainey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2648-5881)
- Ritse M. Mann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8111-1930)
- Carmen C. N. Siebers
- Mireille J. M. Broeders
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NL)
- Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (NL)
- Oncode Institute (NL)
- Dutch Expert Centre for Screening (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Insights into Imaging
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-025-01928-4
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- ZonMw