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Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine 4/2020

01-04-2020 | Capsule Commentary

Capsule Commentary on Gunn et al. “Acceptability of an Interactive Computer-Animated Agent to Promote Patient-Provider Communication about Breast Density: a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study”

Author: Neda Laiteerapong

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Issue 4/2020

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Developing better systems for educating women about breast density is important because dense breasts are more prevalent among black women and are associated with higher rates of cancers identified between routine screenings. In addition, many states mandate that women receive information about their breast density. However, effective ways to deliver this information are unknown. …
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Title
Capsule Commentary on Gunn et al. “Acceptability of an Interactive Computer-Animated Agent to Promote Patient-Provider Communication about Breast Density: a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study”
Author
Neda Laiteerapong
Publication date
01-04-2020
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-05707-3

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