Impact of PRECEDE-PROCEED Model Audits in Cancer Screening Programs in Lombardy Region: Supporting Equity and Quality Improvement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health disparities related to socio-economic factors impact access to preventive health interventions. The PRECEDE-PROCEED model, a multidimensional approach to health promotion, has been adapted to optimise cancer screening programs in Lombardy, Italy, addressing these disparities.

Methods

This study evaluated the application of systemic audits based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model across Lombardy cancer screening programs. A systematic region-wide audit was performed in 2019, and follow-up audits were performed in 2022-2023. Data were collected using structured analysis methodologies, including epidemiological, behavioural, and organisational assessments.

Results

The 2019 audit showed strengths in participation and quality standards but identified challenges

SUBMITTER: Odelli S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11506358 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature