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Effects Of Tailored Colorectal Cancer Patient Education On Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates In An Urban Kentucky Clinic, Brittany Pittman Hardcorn
Effects Of Tailored Colorectal Cancer Patient Education On Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates In An Urban Kentucky Clinic, Brittany Pittman Hardcorn
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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of death among Americans and Kentuckians. Most colorectal cancers are slow-growing, making regular colorectal cancer screening increasingly important to decrease morbidity and mortality. Although of this importance, there is low screening rates. Thus, the need to explore all colorectal screening options.
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to increase the number of patients screened for colorectal cancer by providing education on colorectal cancer and screening options in a primary care setting.
Methods: The design of the study was a 2 group quasi-experimental practice improvement project using a post-test educational …