Implementation Research to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Among Low Income and Ethnic Minority Groups

Study Summary

This clinical trial implements research strategies to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates among low income and ethnic minority groups. CRC is the second most common cause of cancer mortality in the United States and disproportionately burdens low income and ethnic minority groups. Fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is a test to check for blood in the stool. A brush is used to collect water drops from around the surface of a stool while it is still in the toilet bowl. The samples are then sent to a laboratory, where they are checked for a human blood protein. Blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer. Despite its potential for reducing CRC incidence and mortality, screening remains woefully underutilized. There is an unmet need for practical and effective programs to improve CRC screening rates. By implementing a culturally-tailored screening CRC program that supports providers and clinic staff to encourage eligible patients to complete FIT, researchers hope to reduce cancer disparities among low-income and ethnic groups and increase the CRC screening rate, which will help providers find CRC sooner, when it may be easier to treat.

Primary Outcome

Patient-level study data on the primary outcome of CRC screening receipt will be assessed through electronic health record data systems. Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is the screening method most commonly utilized in NEVHC. Patients who have completed a FIT within the past 12 months will be considered screened. Consistent with current CRC screening guidelines, patients screened via a flexible sigmoidoscopy in the past five years (very rare) or colonoscopy (very small numbers) in the past ten y

Conditions Studied

Interventions

• OTHER Best Practice
• OTHER Educational Intervention
• OTHER Electronic Health Record Review
• OTHER Fecal Immunochemical Test
• OTHER Consultation

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