A Centralized Program with Stepped Support Increases Adherence to Colorectal Cancer Screening Over 9 Years: a Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Screening over many years is required to optimize colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes.

Objective

To evaluate the effect of a CRC screening intervention on adherence to CRC screening over 9 years.

Design

Randomized trial.

Setting

Integrated health care system in Washington state.

Participants

Between August 2008 and November 2009, 4653 adults in a Washington state integrated health care system aged 50-74 due for CRC screening were randomized to usual care (UC; N =1163) or UC plus study interventions (interventions: N = 3490).

Interventions

Years 1 and 2: (arm 1) UC or this plus study interventions; (arm 2) mailed fecal tests or information on scheduling colonoscopy; (arm 3) mailings plus brief telephone assistance; or (arm 4) mailings and a

SUBMITTER: Green BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8162159 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature