Participation in colorectal cancer screening in general population Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Two workshops were organized with key stakeholders to develop an intervention to encourage people to request the colorectal cancer screening kit when they are invited to take part by mail. Based on wo
2. A new leaflet (to be sent with the invitation), shorter than the current leaflet and highlighting key information. This new leaflet also includes narratives from people having experienced screening
Sponsors
National University of Ireland, Galway
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria were developed in line with the BowelScreen inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 60 years old 2. Newly invited to participate in screening
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. People who are already involved in the screening programme (previously invited/ participated in colorectal screening) 2. People who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer 3. People who are not competent English speakers and/or do not comprehend spoken or written English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Screening behaviour is measured by comparing the percentage of people who participated in screening in the control group vs the intervention group. This data will be provided by the National Screening Service 3 months after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All outcomes are measured at baseline: 1. Acceptability of the invitation letter to participate in screening and information leaflet, measured by five items with a scale from 1 to 5 2. Capability, opportunity and motivation are measured with a validated questionnaire - six items, scale from 1 to 10 (COM-B questionnaire) 3. Already participated in bowel cancer screening assessed using one item, Yes/No 4. Already called the Freephone to request the screening kit, assessed using one item, Yes/No 5. Already received the screening kit, assessed using one item, Yes/No 6. Intention to participate in screening, assessed using one item, scale from 1 "Definitely will" to 5 "Definitely will not" 7. Knowledge regarding bowel cancer and screening assessed using four questions, measure of the number of correct and incorrect answers 8. The acceptability of the materials and the views and perceptions of the BowelScreen programme, assessed using an optional interview after completing the questionnaire | — |
Countries
Ireland
Outcome results
None listed