Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Increased after Exposure to the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) includes comprehensive chronic illness and preventive services, including identifying patients who are overdue for colorectal cancer screening (CRCS). The association between PCMH implementation and CRCS during the Systems of Support to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Trial (SOS) is described.

Methods

The SOS enrolled 4664 patients from 21 clinics from August 2008 to November 2009. Patients were randomized to usual care, mailed fecal kits, kits plus brief assistance, or kits plus assistance and navigation. A PCMH model that included a workflow for facilitating CRCS was implemented at all study clinics in late 2009. Patients enrolled early had little exposure to the PCMH, whereas patients enrolled later were exposed duri

SUBMITTER: Green BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4868497 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature