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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2009;24(1):22-7.
doi: 10.1080/08858190802665195.

Improving colorectal cancer screening: a partnership between primary care practices and the American Cancer Society

Michael B Potter  1 , Yaser Namvargolian, Jimmy Hwang, Judith M E Walsh
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Improving colorectal cancer screening: a partnership between primary care practices and the American Cancer Society

Michael B Potter et al. J Cancer Educ. 2009.

Abstract

Background: The American Cancer Society (ACS) is interested in facilitating colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) in primary care.

Methods: Similar clinics were assigned randomly to 1 of 3 CRCS arms: (1) usual care, (2) exam-room posters designed by the ACS; and (3) posters plus patient reminder calls from an ACS volunteer.

Results: Compared to patients due for screening in Arm 1, the odds ratio for getting CRCS in Arm 2 was 1.04 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.81-1.34), P value not significant; in Arm 3, it was 1.49 (95% CI, 1.16-1.90), P value < .001.

Conclusions: Exam-room posters plus patient reminder calls from the ACS can increase CRCS in primary care.

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