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Title: Choosing Wisely? Patterns and Correlates of the Use of Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiation Therapy in the State of Michigan

Abstract

Purpose: Given evidence from randomized trials that have established the non-inferiority of more convenient and less costly courses of hypofractionated radiotherapy to the whole breast in selected breast cancer patients who receive lumpectomy, we sought to investigate the use of hypofractionated radiation therapy and factors associated with its use in a consortium of radiation oncology practices in Michigan. We sought to determine the extent to which variation in use occurs at the physician or practice level versus the extent to which use reflects individualization based on potentially relevant patient characteristics (such as habitus, age, chemotherapy receipt, or laterality). Methods and Materials: We evaluated associations between receipt of hypofractionated radiation therapy and various patient, provider, and practice characteristics in a multilevel model. Results: Of 1477 patients who received lumpectomy and whole-breast radiation therapy and were registered by the Michigan Radiation Oncology Quality Consortium (MROQC) from October 2011 to December 2013, 913 had T1-2, N0 breast cancer. Of these 913, 283 (31%) received hypofractionated radiation therapy. Among the 13 practices, hypofractionated radiation therapy use ranged from 2% to 80%. On multilevel analysis, 51% of the variation in the rate of hypofractionation was attributable to the practice level, 21% to the provider level,more » and 28% to the patient level. On multivariable analysis, hypofractionation was more likely in patients who were older (odds ratio [OR] 2.16 for age ≥50 years, P=.007), less likely in those with larger body habitus (OR 0.52 if separation between tangent entry and exit ≥25 cm, P=.002), and more likely without chemotherapy receipt (OR 3.82, P<.001). Hypofractionation use was not higher in the last 6 months analyzed: 79 of 252 (31%) from June 2013 to December 2013 and 204 of 661 (31%) from October 2011 to May 2013 (P=.9). Conclusions: Hypofractionated regimens of whole-breast radiation therapy have been variably administered in the adjuvant setting in Michigan after the publication of long-term trial results and consensus guidelines. Most of this variability is explained at the practice and provider level rather than by patient-level features, although care is being individualized to some degree.« less

Authors:
 [1];  [1];  [2];  [3];  [4];  [5]; ; ; ;  [1]
  1. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States)
  2. Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Michigan (United States)
  3. Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan (United States)
  4. Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, Michigan (United States)
  5. McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey, Michigan (United States)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
22420490
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 90; Journal Issue: 5; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2014 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Journal ID: ISSN 0360-3016
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; CHEMOTHERAPY; FRACTIONATED IRRADIATION; MAMMARY GLANDS; MICHIGAN; MULTILEVEL ANALYSIS; NEOPLASMS; PATIENTS; RADIOTHERAPY

Citation Formats

Jagsi, Reshma, Griffith, Kent A., Heimburger, David, Walker, Eleanor M., Grills, Inga S., Boike, Thomas, Feng, Mary, Moran, Jean M., Hayman, James, and Pierce, Lori J. Choosing Wisely? Patterns and Correlates of the Use of Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiation Therapy in the State of Michigan. United States: N. p., 2014. Web. doi:10.1016/J.IJROBP.2014.09.027.
Jagsi, Reshma, Griffith, Kent A., Heimburger, David, Walker, Eleanor M., Grills, Inga S., Boike, Thomas, Feng, Mary, Moran, Jean M., Hayman, James, & Pierce, Lori J. Choosing Wisely? Patterns and Correlates of the Use of Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiation Therapy in the State of Michigan. United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.IJROBP.2014.09.027
Jagsi, Reshma, Griffith, Kent A., Heimburger, David, Walker, Eleanor M., Grills, Inga S., Boike, Thomas, Feng, Mary, Moran, Jean M., Hayman, James, and Pierce, Lori J. 2014. "Choosing Wisely? Patterns and Correlates of the Use of Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiation Therapy in the State of Michigan". United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.IJROBP.2014.09.027.
@article{osti_22420490,
title = {Choosing Wisely? Patterns and Correlates of the Use of Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiation Therapy in the State of Michigan},
author = {Jagsi, Reshma and Griffith, Kent A. and Heimburger, David and Walker, Eleanor M. and Grills, Inga S. and Boike, Thomas and Feng, Mary and Moran, Jean M. and Hayman, James and Pierce, Lori J.},
abstractNote = {Purpose: Given evidence from randomized trials that have established the non-inferiority of more convenient and less costly courses of hypofractionated radiotherapy to the whole breast in selected breast cancer patients who receive lumpectomy, we sought to investigate the use of hypofractionated radiation therapy and factors associated with its use in a consortium of radiation oncology practices in Michigan. We sought to determine the extent to which variation in use occurs at the physician or practice level versus the extent to which use reflects individualization based on potentially relevant patient characteristics (such as habitus, age, chemotherapy receipt, or laterality). Methods and Materials: We evaluated associations between receipt of hypofractionated radiation therapy and various patient, provider, and practice characteristics in a multilevel model. Results: Of 1477 patients who received lumpectomy and whole-breast radiation therapy and were registered by the Michigan Radiation Oncology Quality Consortium (MROQC) from October 2011 to December 2013, 913 had T1-2, N0 breast cancer. Of these 913, 283 (31%) received hypofractionated radiation therapy. Among the 13 practices, hypofractionated radiation therapy use ranged from 2% to 80%. On multilevel analysis, 51% of the variation in the rate of hypofractionation was attributable to the practice level, 21% to the provider level, and 28% to the patient level. On multivariable analysis, hypofractionation was more likely in patients who were older (odds ratio [OR] 2.16 for age ≥50 years, P=.007), less likely in those with larger body habitus (OR 0.52 if separation between tangent entry and exit ≥25 cm, P=.002), and more likely without chemotherapy receipt (OR 3.82, P<.001). Hypofractionation use was not higher in the last 6 months analyzed: 79 of 252 (31%) from June 2013 to December 2013 and 204 of 661 (31%) from October 2011 to May 2013 (P=.9). Conclusions: Hypofractionated regimens of whole-breast radiation therapy have been variably administered in the adjuvant setting in Michigan after the publication of long-term trial results and consensus guidelines. Most of this variability is explained at the practice and provider level rather than by patient-level features, although care is being individualized to some degree.},
doi = {10.1016/J.IJROBP.2014.09.027},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/22420490}, journal = {International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics},
issn = {0360-3016},
number = 5,
volume = 90,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2014},
month = {Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2014}
}