Pitt and Hillman researchers developed a nudge prompt reducing unnecessary lymph node surgery by 50% in older breast cancer patients.

University of Pittsburgh and Hillman Cancer Center researchers developed a nudge prompt in electronic health records that flags older patients with early-stage breast cancer at risk for unnecessary lymph node surgery. Implementing this prompt led to a 50% reduction in sentinel lymph node biopsies among eligible patients, suggesting it may reduce overtreatment in older breast cancer patients.

July 17, 2024
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