Increasing colorectal cancer screening orders using unlicensed assistive personnel

摘要

BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is among the leading cancer diagnoses affecting both men and women worldwide. Prevention and early detection of CRC is possible by increasing access to and utilisation of screening tests. Although CRC screening is highly recommended, screening rates remain suboptimal in the USA, particularly among underserved populations. Our project site, an urban federally qualified health centre, was not meeting the national screening target of 80% of eligible adults.