Enhancing Lung Cancer Screening Quality in Kentucky Using the QUILS System A Health Services Research Study for Screening Program Teams

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a health services research intervention called the Quality Implementation of Lung Cancer Screening QUILS System, aimed at improving lung cancer screening programs across Kentucky. The study focuses on optimizing statewide lung cancer screening to reduce late-stage lung cancer diagnoses, especially in high-risk areas like Kentuckys Central Appalachian region. This effort is motivated by data showing that lung cancer screening implementation in Kentucky has already contributed to a faster decline in late-stage diagnoses compared to the national average. The intervention involves lung cancer screening program teams receiving the QUILS System, which includes completing the QUILS Index Assessment, participating in QUILS Audit and Feedback presentations, accessing the QUILS Resource Portal, and developing site-specific action plans. Participants also engage in formative evaluation interviews to support the implementation process. This approach is designed to integrate best practices and quality improvement elements into existing screening programs. Participants, who are members or administrators of lung cancer screening programs, will be involved in surveys, audit feedback sessions, and interviews over the course of the study. Researchers will assess changes in the QUILS Index Assessment scores from baseline to month 9 to measure improvements in lung cancer screening quality. The study spans from April 2025 to June 2028, aiming to enhance screening effectiveness and reduce lung cancer burden through program quality improvements.

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