Is the patient activation measure associated with adherence to colonoscopy after a positive fecal occult blood test result?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but these can be reduced significantly with population screening using annual fecal occult blood tests (FOBT)A positive FOBT requires timely follow-up with colonoscopy to maximize screening benefits.. Several barriers to follow-up have been identified, with patient health behaviors and choices comprising a significant part of these. The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) assesses knowledge, skills, beliefs, and confidence in managing health. Increased patient activation is related to positive health outcomes. The aim of this study is to examine the association between patient empowerment, as reflected in the PAM, and follow-up colonoscopy within 90 days of a positive FOBT result.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Azulay R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6303990 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature