Table 4.
Reasons Why Received Nodule Evaluation Deviated From Guideline Recommendations
| Variable | Any Deviation From Guideline-Recommended Care (n = 48) | Less Intense Actual Care (n = 22) | More Intense Actual Care (n = 26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referring/outside provider preference | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Multidisciplinary team recommendation | 32 | 8 | 24 |
| Insurance related | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Short-term loss of follow-up | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Could not be determineda | 11 | 11 | 0 |
Counts will not add up to total sample because some individuals will have multiple documented reasons for guideline non-adherent care.
a
We could not discern reason behind less intense care in patients who did not undergo recommended studies and were lost to follow-up from the multidisciplinary clinic but were known to be alive through other interactions with the health-care system.