A mobile app to improve adherence to colorectal cancer screening and post polypectomy surveillance guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite significant advances in prevention and early detection, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Inadequate adherence and/or lack of knowledge of guidelines have shown to prevent adequate screening and surveillance recommendations and hinder effective screening programs.

Objective

Evaluate the implementation and real-world impact of a mobile app designed to optimize CRC screening and surveillance in accordance to recently updated guidelines.

Methods

A mobile app including ergonomic algorithms integrating all pertinent guideline information was created by a group of experts. Data were collected from Catalonia healthcare professionals using the app between February 2023 and May 2024. Users' characteristics, consultatio

SUBMITTER: Casas MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11948656 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature