Towards de-implementation of low-value thyroid care in older adults
JM Perkins, M Papaleontiou - Current Opinion in Endocrinology …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
JM Perkins, M Papaleontiou
Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity, 2022•journals.lww.com… This review discusses the current literature regarding low-value thyroid care in older
adults, summarizing recent findings pertaining to screening for thyroid dysfunction and
management of hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules and low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer. …
This review highlights the current literature on low-value thyroid care in older adults and
outlines opportunities for multipronged intervention and de-implementation efforts to reduce
patient harm and curtail healthcare costs. … Our review demonstrates that low-value thyroid …
adults, summarizing recent findings pertaining to screening for thyroid dysfunction and
management of hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules and low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer. …
This review highlights the current literature on low-value thyroid care in older adults and
outlines opportunities for multipronged intervention and de-implementation efforts to reduce
patient harm and curtail healthcare costs. … Our review demonstrates that low-value thyroid …
Summary
Low-value thyroid care is common in older adults and can trigger a cascade of overdiagnosis and overtreatment leading to patient harm and increased healthcare costs, highlighting the urgent need for de-implementation efforts.
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