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    Djuric, Olivera; Deandrea, Silvia; Mantellini, Paola; Sardanelli, Francesco; Venturelli, Francesco; Montemezzi, Stefania; Vecchio, Riccardo; Bucchi, Lauro; Senore, Carlo; Giordano, Livia; Paci, Eugenio; Bonifacino, Adriana; Calabrese, Massimo; Caumo, Francesca; Degrassi, Flori; Sassoli de’ Bianchi, Priscilla; Battisti, Francesca; Zappa, Marco; Pattacini, Pierpaolo; Campari, Cinzia; Nitrosi, Andrea; Di Leo, Giovanni; Frigerio, Alfonso; Magni, Veronica; Fornasa, Francesca; Romanucci, Giovanna; Falini, Patrizia; Auzzi, Noemi; Armaroli, Paola; Giorgi Rossi, Paolo

    Radiologia medica, 08/2024, Letnik: 129, Številka: 8
    Journal Article

    Purpose We present a comprehensive investigation into the organizational, social, and ethical impact of implementing digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) as a primary test for breast cancer screening in Italy. The analyses aimed to assess the feasibility of DBT specifically for all women aged 45–74, women aged 45–49 only, or those with dense breasts only. Methods Questions were framed according to the European Network of Health Technology Assessment (EuNetHTA) Screening Core Model to produce evidence for the resources, equity, acceptability, and feasibility domains of the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) decision framework. The study integrated evidence from the literature, the MAITA DBT trials, and Italian pilot programs. Structured interviews, surveys, and systematic reviews were conducted to gather data on organizational impact, acceptability among women, reading and acquisition times, and the technical requirements of DBT in screening. Results Implementing DBT could significantly affect the screening program, primarily due to increased reading times and the need for additional human resources (radiologists and radiographers). Participation rates in DBT screening were similar, if not better, to those observed with standard digital mammography, indicating good acceptability among women. The study also highlighted the necessity for specific training for radiographers. The interviewed key persons unanimously considered feasible tailored screening strategies based on breast density or age, but they require effective communication with the target population. Conclusions An increase in radiologists’ and radiographers’ workload limits the feasibility of DBT screening. Tailored screening strategies may maximize the benefits of DBT while mitigating potential challenges.