Exploring the Acceptability of Text Messages to Inform and Support Shared Decision-making for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Online Panel Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While online portals may be helpful to engage patients in shared decision-making at the time of cancer screening, because of known disparities in patient portal use, sole reliance on portals to support cancer screening decision-making could exacerbate well-known disparities in this health care area. Innovative approaches are needed to engage patients in health care decision-making and to support equitable shared decision-making.

Objective

We assessed the acceptability of text messages to engage sociodemographically diverse individuals in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening decisions and support shared decision-making in practice.

Methods

We developed a brief text message program offering educational information consisting of components of shared decision-maki

SUBMITTER: Hwang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10199389 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature