Patients' Reactions to Being Offered Financial Incentives to Increase Colorectal Screening: A Qualitative Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To explore financial incentives as an intervention to improve colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) adherence among traditionally disadvantaged patients who have never been screened or are overdue for screening.

Approach

We used qualitative methods to describe patients' attitudes toward the offer of incentives, plans for future screening, and additional barriers and facilitators to CRCS.

Setting

Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA).

Participants

KPWA patients who were due or overdue for CRCS.

Method

We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 37 patients who were randomized to 1 of 2 incentives (guaranteed $10 or a lottery for $50) to complete CRCS. Interview transcripts were analyzed using a qualitative content approach.

Results

SUBMITTER: Shay LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8295026 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature