Two sides of every coin: individuals’ experiences of undergoing colorectal cancer screening by faecal immunochemical test and colonoscopy
| Autor: | Fritzell Kaisa, Wengström Yvonne, Wangmar Johanna, Jervaeus Anna |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Colorectal cancer Crc screening Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health MEDLINE Colonoscopy medicine.disease Focus group Test (assessment) Colorectal cancer screening Occult Blood Family medicine medicine Humans Mass Screening Colorectal Neoplasms business Early Detection of Cancer Screening procedures |
| Zdroj: | European Journal of Public Health. 31:1290-1295 |
| ISSN: | 1464-360X 1101-1262 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/eurpub/ckab171 |
| Popis: | BackgroundAcceptability of the recommended screening procedure represents a crucial determinant of the impact of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes. This study aims to explore how individuals in CRC screening experience the screening procedure.MethodsStudy participants (n = 44), aged 60–62 years, screened by faecal immunochemical test (FIT) and/or colonoscopy, were recruited from the Screening of Swedish Colons (SCREESCO) study. Data were collected through six focus group discussions and 20 individual telephone interviews and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.ResultsThe analysis resulted in 30 subcategories together forming four categories describing individuals’ experiences of the CRC screening procedure: From no worries to bothering emotions; Varying logistical concerns; Being well treated, but inconsistently informed and involved and Expectations not matching reality. Some subcategories only applied to either FIT or colonoscopy screening, while others applied to both screening procedures.ConclusionsUndergoing CRC screening by FIT or colonoscopy is an individual experience. Strategies to improve patient experiences may include using one-sample FITs and optimizing bowel preparation and scheduling of colonoscopies according to individual preferences. Ensuring that needs for emotional support are acknowledged, together with clear and adequate information delivered at right time are further important aspects to consider. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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