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The aim is to identify factors influencing patient-provider discussions about lung cancer screening in adults with chronic lung diseases.

April 15, 2026CureusOpen Access

Patient-Provider Discussions on Lung Cancer Screening: Insights From the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

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The aim is to identify factors influencing patient-provider discussions about lung cancer screening in adults with chronic lung diseases.
Analyzed data from four cycles of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) from 2013 to 2022
Focused on respondents over 50 years old with a smoking history and chronic lung diseases
Examined communication patterns between patients and healthcare providers concerning lung cancer screening
Only 26.3% of eligible respondents reported discussing lung cancer screening with providers
Factors like older age, non-Hispanic ethnicity, and prior colorectal cancer discussions were linked to more conversations about lung cancer screening
Conversations peaked in 2020 but declined sharply by 2022, potentially due to COVID-19 disruptions

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This analysis reveals factors affecting lung cancer screening discussions in adults with chronic lung diseases, suggesting needed interventions.

Labban et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This analysis reveals factors affecting lung cancer screening discussions in adults with chronic lung diseases, suggesting needed interventions.