Development and initial testing of a computer-based patient decision aid to promote colorectal cancer screening for primary care practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although colorectal cancer screening is recommended by major policy-making organizations, rates of screening remain low. Our aim was to develop a patient-directed, computer-based decision aid about colorectal cancer screening and investigate whether it could increase patient interest in screening.

Methods

We used content from evidence-based literature reviews and our previous decision aid research to develop a prototype. We performed two rounds of usability testing with representative patients to revise the content and format. The final decision aid consisted of an introductory segment, four test-specific segments, and information to allow comparison of the tests across several key parameters. We then conducted a before-after uncontrolled trial of 80 patients 50-7

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1318488 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature