Adult Assessment Tools or Diagnostic Tests: Mammogram

Approximately 40 million mammograms are performed in the United States each year, and this assessment tool is widely regarded as the optimal method for screening women to detect breast cancer, the second most common form of cancer in American women today, as early as possible (Screening mammography, 2021). The purpose of this paper is to provide a general description of mammograms followed by a discussion concerning its purpose, how the assessment is conducted and what information is gathered in the process of its administration. In addition, the paper also presents an evaluation of the tools validity and reliability as well as an analysis of its sensitivity and predictive value. Finally, the paper provides a summary of the review of the literature and the key findings that emerged...

The X-ray pictures generated by mammograms are considered the best assessment method for the early detection of breast cancer since this diagnostic test can detect signs of breast cancer fully 3 years earlier than they can be discerned through touch only (What is a mammogram?, 2021).

How a mammogram is conducted

The manner in which mammograms are conducted is straightforward but the diagnostic test is commonly...

…remains the test of choice for the early detection of breast cancer (Sowmyayani & Murugan, 2021).

Conclusion

The research showed that breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in American women today, and about 40 million mammograms are performed each year in an effort to detect this potentially life-threatening condition as early as possible or to confirm the diagnosis of this disease. Many women do not experience any discomfort from mammograms, but some find it uncomfortable or even painful. Although the reliability, validity and sensitivity of mammograms depends in part on the type of methods that are used to interpret mammogram X-rays, this diagnostic tool remains the best predictive method available for breast…