The Effects of Hospital Characteristics on Delays in Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Appalachian Communities: A Population ‐Based Study

ConclusionsSome structural characteristics of hospitals (eg, for‐profit ownership) in the Appalachian region are associated with having shorter delays in diagnosing breast cancer. Researchers and practitioners must go beyond examining patient‐level demographic and tumor characteristics to better understand the drivers of timely cancer diagnosis, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Source: The Journal of Rural Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research