Intelligent voice-interactive tailored communication system (ScreenTalk) to improve colorectal cancer screening uptake among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients: study protocol for a cluster-randomised type I hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

First-degree relatives of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients have a twofold to fourfold increased risk of CRC. Tailored communication interventions have shown efficacy in improving their risk awareness and screening participation. While computer-based tailoring systems offer convenience, they often overlook the integration of healthcare professionals' verbal input, potentially limiting effectiveness and long-term impact. To address this gap, we developed ScreenTalk, an intelligent voice-interactive tailored communication system that employs intelligent speech interaction to automate the tailoring process, enhance message credibility and improve scalability within CRC screening workflows.

Methods and analysis

This study is a two-arm, cluster-randomised controlled t

SUBMITTER: Lin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699585 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature