Challenges and current practices in the management of pulmonary nodules in China: a mixed methods study
This mixed methods study highlights the substantial deficiencies and challenges in PN management in China. Key factors influencing adherence include nodule size, patient anxiety, and smoking history. The lack of uniform management guidelines and difficulties in sharing CT imaging data constitute the major obstacles to implementing a large-scale PN management program. The findings emphasize the need for standardized management guidelines, comprehensive patient education, and improved CT imaging data sharing systems in China.
Authors
- Yuichi Saito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3574-0685)
- Jing Cang
- Lu Shao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4161-3861)
- Alberto Salvicchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9530-9830)
- Changjiang Lyu
- Jie Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0543-4396)
- Yuxing Dong
- Dan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7055-141X)
- Jiping Shen
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Fudan University (CN)
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi (IT)
- Zhongshan Hospital (CN)
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Teikyo University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Thoracic Disease
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd-2025-610
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52