Patient experience, satisfaction and shared decision-making in colorectal cancer screening: protocol of the mixed-methods study CyDESA.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes can reduce incidence and mortality from this condition if adherence to them is high. As patient experience and satisfaction are key factors in determining adherence to screening programmes, they need to be measured. Furthermore, to promote highly patient-centred healthcare, the perception of patients regarding shared decision-making during CRC screening needs to be known. This study aims to assess the experience, satisfaction and participation in decision-making of participants in a CRC screening programme and of patients diagnosed with CRC through this programme in relation to the diagnostic and therapeutic processes of cancer.

Methods and analysis

The CyDESA study is a mixed-methods study with a four phase sequentia

SUBMITTER: Selva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9152928 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature