This information
collection request is approved subject to the following conditions:
1)The selection of particular facilities in phase II is a device
for reaching the ultimate sampling units - follow-up mammography
cases. The design provides an adequate national sample of cases and
nominal coverage of cases arising in rural vs. urban facilities.
However, it does not support analysis of the clinical follow-up
data as it relates to facility characteristics beyond the
rural/urban distinction except for aggregate characteristics that
can be associated with the final sample of cases. The facility
sample size and selection methodo logy make such analysis have no
value. Analysis of phase II data shou treat the facilities selected
as primary sampling units anonymous. OMB, however, recognizes the
importance of understanding the rela- tionship of mammography
facility characteristics to follow-up practice and outcomes, and
encourages NCI to develop a study that would support analysis of
the relationship. 2) NCI and OMB will mutually agree on the
following issues before the survey is administered: a) the recall
frame for questions A5-A7; b) r framing the questions on inspection
of mammography equipment to gain information on all inspections; c)
adding queries on experience, educa tion and other training to
B18-B20 and C1-C3; and d) revising response categories to question
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1993
02/28/1993
1,529
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0
2,467
0
0
0
0
0
NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE DATA ON
CHARACTERISTICS OF FACILITIES OFFERI SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY
EXAMINATIONS ARE NEEDED. THE DATA WILL BE USED BY RESEARCHERS AND
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS IN EVALUATING AND
FORMULATING POLICIES DESIGNED TO OPTIMIZE THE BENEFITS SCREENING
MAMMOGRAPHY TO REDUCE MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY FROM BREAST CANCER.
THE AFFECTED PUBLIC ARE OPERATORS OF MAMMOGRAPHY
FACILITIES
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.