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Working with families to improve clinical outcomes

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to a) identify differences in the sensitivity and specificity across molecular and cytological assays and sampling methods, and b) explore how well molecular and cytological assays predict the presence of HPV infection of the oropharynx.

Author Details

Elizabeth A. Kostas-Polston, PhD, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP

Sigma Membership

Tau Theta

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer, Human Pepillomavirus, Screening

Conference Name

26th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Conference Year

2015

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The effectiveness of molecular assays and sampling methods: An application on HPV detection in oropharyngeal and oral cavity cancers

San Juan, Puerto Rico

The purpose of this presentation is to a) identify differences in the sensitivity and specificity across molecular and cytological assays and sampling methods, and b) explore how well molecular and cytological assays predict the presence of HPV infection of the oropharynx.