None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study is to Investigate consumer opinions and preferences on screening and surveillance type and frequency. Who is it for? Participants for this study will be people who are part of the SCOOP program who are between 18 and 75 years old, who are at mild to moderate risk for colorectal cancer and who undergo regular surveillance and screening with colonoscopy and FOBT. Study details: All study invitees will be sent via mail a study invitation letter and a questionnaire. The questionnaire contains questions about their previous experiences with colonoscopy and FOBT, attitudes toward managing health, fear of cancer, levels of anxiety, trust in the healthcare system, and basic demographic questions (including age, education level, country of birth). A four week period will be allowed following the mail out of letters for return of completed questionnaires. If the questionnaire has not been returned during this time, then a reminder letter will be sent. The findings of this trial will determine consumer preference for colorectal cancer surveillance. This information will help to guide the clinicians in any policy changes related to surveillance programs, such as with plans to extend surveillance colonoscopy frequency.
Interventions
Eligible participants will be those who are part of The Southern Co-operative Program for the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer (SCOOP) program run through Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and who already receive surveillance for colorectal cancer through regular colonoscopy and faecal occult blood tests (FOBT). All patient details are entered into a clinical recall database. As part of SCOOP, risk profiles of all registrants are continually reviewed and updated to ensure that all have been
Eligible participants will be those who are part of The Southern Co-operative Program for the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer (SCOOP) program run through Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and who already receive surveillance for colorectal cancer through regular colonoscopy and faecal occult blood tests (FOBT). All patient details are entered into a clinical recall database. As part of SCOOP, risk profiles of all registrants are continually reviewed and updated to ensure that all have been assigned a CRC risk level that is accurate and reflects current knowledge. We will screen the recall database to exclude those who have had CRC in the past or currently, are deceased and those who are under the age of 18 or over the age of 75 years. Following this, there will be a random selection of 800 people from the database who receive FOBTs and regular colonoscopies. The randomly selected invitees will be posted an invitation pack containing Letter of Invitation, an Opt-Out slip, the survey and a reply paid envelope. A reminder letter will be send after 4 weeks to all those who did not complete the survey or the Opt-Out slip.The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Sponsors
Dr Erin Symonds
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Males and females enrolled in SCOOP through Southern Adelaide Local Health Network between 18 and 75 years old. Patients that are currently receiving and /or are suitable for FOBTs and colonoscopy. Individuals with family history of bowel cancer and /or having had an adenoma.
Exclusion criteria
High risk for colorectal cancer (genetic predisposed to CRC, or previously having had CRC or cancerous cells) Patients who have had bowel surgery and have a stoma in place Patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Patients under 18 and over 75 Patients who are ineligible for FOBTs
Outcome results
None listed