Evidence-Based Practice

Performing Breast Cancer Risk Assessments in a Community Setting

Cindy Snyder

Patsy E. Crihfield

breast neoplasms, cancer risk, hereditary risk, familial risk, summary of evidence, breast cancer, community health/home care, cancer screening
CJON 2011, 15(4), 361-364. DOI: 10.1188/11.CJON.361-364

This article describes the implementation of a risk assessment program for women having screening mammography at a community center. The program used the National Cancer Institute's Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool to raise awareness in high-risk women. An evidence-based process is essential when implementing changes in clinical practice to overcome challenges and barriers.

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