E-course: Population based screening programmes in Europe - The role of PRAISE-U, OPT and EUCanScreen
This is the fourth episode of the series “Prostate Cancer Screening: PRAISE-U training toolbox” organised by the European School of Urology, the EAU Policy Office, and the PRAISE-U Consortium.
The introduction will offer a summary of the previous episode.
This e-course will:
• Examine the importance of population-wide prostate cancer (PCa) screening;
• Focus on initiatives such as PRAISE-U, organised PCa testing (OPT), and the EUCanScreen which are aimed at improving screening accessibility;
• Address key barriers and explore opportunities in advancing population-based screening programmes across diverse healthcare systems in Europe.
| Organiser | European School of Urology (ESU) |
|---|---|
| CME | 1.00 |
| Duration | Approx. 60 minutes |
The experts will discuss the challenges of implementing large-scale screening programmes such as disparities in healthcare access, infrastructure limitations and public acceptance.
A dedicated presentation will address the criticisms of population-based screening, highlighting both the potential benefits and drawbacks of widespread implementation.
Additionally, the e-course will examine strategies to overcome barriers and enhance screening effectiveness, such as integrating MRI and genetic testing, optimising healthcare resources, and fostering cross-border collaboration in Europe.
The discussions will cover how initiatives such as PRAISE-U are advancing standardised, evidence-based screening approaches, and the role of EU-wide programmes in shaping the future of PCa screening.
Speakers:
- Assoc. Prof. R. Van Den Bergh (NL)
- Prof. H. Van Poppel (BE)
- Dr. E. Briers (BE)
- Prof. A. Røder (DK)
- Prof. O. Bratt (SE)
- Prof. Dr. M.J. Roobol (NL)
- Prof. A.S. Bjartell (SE)
This e-course is brought to you in collaboration with the EAU Policy Office.