Quality improvement initiative raises colorectal cancer screening rates in underserved populations, suggesting effective strategies.
Key Points
This initiative aimed to improve colorectal cancer screening rates in low-resource communities for specific age groups.
Implemented multifaceted patient-centred interventions in a community clinic.
Incorporated stool-based testing (faecal immunochemical and stool DNA tests), colonoscopy referrals, and educational resources.
Used electronic health record alerts and real-time tracking systems.
In 45-49 years, screening rates increased from 17.75% to 41.25% during the study and to 59.50% poststudy.
In 50-75 years, rates increased from 28.45% to 46.16% during the study and to 61.06% poststudy.
Colonoscopy completion rates for 45-49 years rose from 25.93% to 37.04% during the study and to 43.52% poststudy, while for 50-75 years, they rose from 74.01% to 92.05% during the study and to 97.55% poststudy.