Developing patient-refined colorectal cancer screening materials: application of a virtual community engagement approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In partnership with a federally qualified health center (FQHC), an adapted virtual version of boot camp translation (BCT) was used to elicit input from Spanish-speaking Latino patients and staff to develop messaging and patient education materials for follow-up colonoscopy after abnormal fecal testing. We describe how we adapted an existing in-person BCT process to be delivered virtually and present evaluations from participants on the virtual format.

Methods

Three virtual BCT sessions were facilitated by bilingual staff and conducted via Zoom. These sessions included introductions and discussions on colorectal cancer (CRC), CRC screening, and gathered feedback from participants on draft materials. Ten adults were recruited from the FQHC. A research team member

SUBMITTER: Gautom P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10205160 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature