Educational interventions to improve bowel cancer awareness and screening in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries: A scoping review

Gadd, Nicola; Lee, Simone; Sharman, Matthew J; Obamiro, Kehinde

doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102653

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“…Patient testimonies expanded on this point, describing that having no prior knowledge of CRC made it difficult for them to advocate for themselves or self-identify symptoms, delaying their diagnosis. To address awareness gaps, general educational campaigns (e.g., mass media campaigns) have been shown to be effective in increasing awareness of CRC symptoms and screening [ 14 ].…”

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Understanding Colorectal Cancer Patient Experiences with Family Practitioners in Canada

Mksyartinian,

Mohammad,

Wildgoose

et al. 2024

Current Oncology

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Despite ongoing screening efforts, colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of death in Canada. The aim of this study was to better understand the experiences of Canadian CRC patients with their family practitioners (FPs) during and after their CRC diagnosis. Patient-reported data were collected through an online questionnaire to understand their CRC diagnosis experiences and identify potential gaps in care. Various factors contributing to challenges throughout a patient’s CRC diagnosis (e.g., delayed CRC diagnosis) were determined using descriptive, qualitative, and inferential analyses. These factors could be targeted to optimize CRC care. This study found that 40.6% of the 175 respondents were unaware of at least one of the following aspects of CRC prior to their diagnosis: early-age onset (EAO), symptoms, and screening procedures. While 84.6% had access to a family physician (FP) before their diagnosis, only 17.7% were diagnosed by FPs. Higher proportions of younger individuals experienced misdiagnoses and felt dismissed compared to older individuals. Only half felt fully informed about their diagnosis when it was explained to them by their FP, while 53.1% had their diagnosis explained in plain language. Transitioning towards patient-centred care would promote pre-diagnosis CRC awareness, address differences in management of CRC care (e.g., dismissal and support), and accommodate for age and health-literacy-related disparities, thereby improving CRC care pathways for patients. Future research should investigate FPs experiences in detecting CRC cases to develop educational resources and recommendations, enhancing early detection and improving patient outcomes (1).

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Understanding Colorectal Cancer Patient Experiences with Family Practitioners in Canada

Mksyartinian,

Mohammad,

Wildgoose

et al. 2024

Current Oncology

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“…Understanding the knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs surrounding CRC among the Palestinian population can provide valuable insights into potential barriers to early detection and prevention. In addition, healthcare providers and policymakers can develop targeted educational interventions to raise awareness and promote screening uptake by identifying misconceptions or cultural factors that may influence attitudes toward CRC screening 10 – 14 . Furthermore, assessing attitudes toward colonoscopy, a primary CRC screening modality, can help gauge acceptance and readiness for this procedure among Palestinians.…”

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Attitudes toward colorectal cancer and colonoscopy in Palestine: a questionnaire-based study

Elshami,

Ayyad,

Alser

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a frequent cause of cancer-related mortality in the Palestinian population. This cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2019 to March 2020 and examined attitudes toward CRC and colonoscopy, as well as the interplay between both. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling from public spaces, governmental hospitals, and primary healthcare centers across 11 governorates in Palestine. Displaying a positive attitude was defined as agreeing on at least the median number of questions related to CRC (5 of 11 questions) or colonoscopy (6 of 10 questions). A total of 4623 participants were included. Most participants agreed that ‘early detection of CRC increases the possibility of more effective treatment’ (n = 4161, 89.7%). Similarly, the majority of participants agreed on ‘preferring a physician with a gender similar to the participants to perform the colonoscopy’ (n = 3738, 80.9%) and ‘willingness to have colonoscopy even if the participant had to pay for it’ (n = 3727, 80.6%). Furthermore, 3115 participants (67.4%) demonstrated positive attitudes toward CRC, while 2540 participants (55.0%) displayed similar attitudes toward colonoscopy. Participants from the West Bank and Jerusalem were more likely than those from the Gaza Strip to display positive attitudes toward colonoscopy (59.2% vs. 48.9%). Participants with positive attitudes toward CRC were more likely to also display positive attitudes toward colonoscopy and vice versa. About two thirds of study participants exhibited positive attitudes toward CRC, and 55.0% displayed positive attitudes toward colonoscopy. There was a reciprocal relationship between having positive attitudes toward CRC and colonoscopy.

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Implementation of an Educational Intervention for Gastric Cancer Awareness in the General Population in CELAC and Europe. A Strategy Proposed by the LEGACy Consortium

Carbonell-Asins,

Jiménez-Martí,

Romero

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Educational interventions to improve bowel cancer awareness and screening in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries: A scoping review

Cited by 4 publications

References 82 publications

Understanding Colorectal Cancer Patient Experiences with Family Practitioners in Canada

Understanding Colorectal Cancer Patient Experiences with Family Practitioners in Canada

Attitudes toward colorectal cancer and colonoscopy in Palestine: a questionnaire-based study

Implementation of an Educational Intervention for Gastric Cancer Awareness in the General Population in CELAC and Europe. A Strategy Proposed by the LEGACy Consortium

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