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Improving Access To Colorectal Cancer Screening In Latino Communities In California: Eliminating Transition To Practice Hours For Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority, June Spilburg
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Purpose: The purpose of this evidence based practice Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to investigate barriers to colorectal cancer screening in young Latinos living in California. The goals of this project included examining current trends in colorectal cancer in young Latinos, factors which affect access to care, and the current and future state of the California primary health care provider workforce. The aim of this project was to make recommendations regarding strategies to improve access to colorectal cancer screening among Latinos in California.
Background: Early onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) is increasing in Latino communities, with colorectal screening rates …