Approaching the Hard-to-Reach in Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening: an Overview of Individual Provider and System Level Coping Strategies

摘要

BackgroundDespite the proven effectiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening on reduction of CRC mortality, the uptake of CRC screening remains low. Participation rate is one of determinants for the success of organized population-based screening program. This review aims to identify those who are hard-to-reach, and summarize the strategies to increase their screening rate from individual, provider and system levels.