Strategies for increasing participation in mail-out colorectal cancer screening programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Article Title | Strategies for increasing participation in mail-out colorectal cancer screening programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
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ERA Journal ID | 201547 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Goodwin, Belinda C. (Author), Ireland, Michael J. (Author), March, Sonja (Author), Myers, Larry (Author), Crawford-Williams, Fiona (Author), Chambers, Suzanne K. (Author), Aitken, Joanne F. (Author) and Dunn, Jeff (Author) |
Journal Title | Systematic Reviews |
Journal Citation | 8 (1), pp. 1-11 |
Article Number | 257 |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | BioMed Central Ltd. |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 2046-4053 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-019-1170-x |
Web Address (URL) | https://systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13643-019-1170-x |
Abstract | Background: Population mail-out bowel screening programs are a convenient, cost-effective and sensitive method of detecting colorectal cancer (CRC). Despite the increased survival rates associated with early detection of CRC, in many countries, 50% or more of eligible individuals do not participate in such programs. The current study systematically reviews interventions applied to increase fecal occult blood test (FOBT) kit return, specifically in population mail-out programs. Methods: Five electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, CINAHL, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses) were searched for articles published before 10th of March 2018. Studies were included if they reported the results of an intervention designed to increase the return rate of FOBT kits that had been mailed to individuals’ homes. PRISMA systematic review reporting methods were applied and each study was assessed using Cochrane’s Risk of Bias tool. Pooled effect sizes were calculated for each intervention type and risk of bias was tested as a moderator for sensitivity analysis. Conclusions: Interventions that combine program-level changes incorporating the issue of advance notification and alternative screening tools with the involvement of primary health professionals through endorsement letters and telephone contact should lead to increases in kit return in mail-out CRC screening programs. |
Keywords | Fecal occult blood test; colorectal cancer screening; bowel cancer screening; population screening; intervention; systematic review, meta-analysis |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 321199. Oncology and carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified |
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Byline Affiliations | Institute for Resilient Regions |
School of Psychology and Counselling | |
Cancer Council Australia, Australia | |
Queensland Cancer Fund, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q563z/strategies-for-increasing-participation-in-mail-out-colorectal-cancer-screening-programs-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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