[Improving the Pap Smear Screening Rate for Cervical Cancer in a Health Management Center: A Quality Improvement Program]

Hu Li Za Zhi. 2023 Aug;70(4):77-86. doi: 10.6224/JN.202308_70(4).10.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Background & problems: Early detection tests are highly effective in helping adult women prevent the onset of cervical cancer. However, the cervical Pap smear screening rate in a health management center was only 54.3% in 2020.

Purpose: This project was developed to improve the Pap smear screening rate for cervical cancer in a health management center.

Resolution: The strategies developed included revising the health examination lists, developing an online appointment booking system, designing a patient decision aid, creating a standardized simulation moulage for education, and rechecking patient's National Health Insurance cards.

Results: After implementation of these strategies, the Pap smear screening rate for cervical cancer rose from 54.3% to 81.2%. The screening rate at the health management center in 2022 reached 96.6%.

Conclusions: Shared decision-making can elucidate the comprehensive options available to clients and support them in considering their options and achieving informed choices regarding Pap smear preferences.

Title: 提升健康管理中心子宮頸抹片檢查率之改善方案.

背景: 透過及早發現與治療,能有效預防子宮頸癌,而某健檢中心女性受檢者2020年子宮頸抹片檢查率僅為54.3%。.

目的: 藉由此專案改善提升受檢者子宮頸抹片篩檢率,提升健康檢查照護品質。.

解決方案: 透過修改健檢檢查項目、增加資訊平台預約、設計醫病共享決策(shared decision making)輔助工具、擬真模型衛教指導、檢前健保卡查詢等進行改善。.

結果: 由改善前2020年的54.3%提升至改善後2021年9月至12月81.2%,且2022年平均達96.6%。.

結論: 透過醫病共享決策提供所有可考量的選擇,有助於民眾做出符合偏好的醫療決策,選擇適合的子宮頸抹片檢查。.

Keywords: cervical cancer screening; health management center; screening rate of Pap smear.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Papanicolaou Test*
  • Quality Improvement
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / prevention & control
  • Vaginal Smears