Evaluating the implementation of a multicomponent intervention to improve faecal immunochemical test-based (FIT) colorectal cancer screening in primary care.

ABSTRACT: Screening has proven effective at reducing the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC). The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) is recommended for screening people aged 50-74 years at average risk of CRC in Alberta, Canada. This project implemented a multicomponent intervention in real-world, primary care settings in Alberta to improve the FIT participation rate and evaluated the reach, effectiveness and implementation outcomes.The multicomponent intervention comprised of in-clinic FIT kit distribution, patient education and reminder calls, was implemented in four primary care clinics. Reach was measured as the proportion of patients receiving the intervention. Effectiveness was measured by comparing the proportion of patients completing FIT during preintervention and perinterventi

SUBMITTER: Adhikari K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11808911 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature