Be Fearless! Be Knowledgeable! Get Your Stool Checked!

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Bableen Kaur (Creator)

Institution

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )

Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

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Cheryl Wicker

Abstract: Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death and third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Primary care providers play a critical role in educating patients on screening options and placing screening orders as well as encouraging adherence to recommendations. Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to increase colorectal cancer screenings at an underserved suburban primary care clinic located in Kernersville, NC, through a protocol of patient education which enhanced shared decision making between the patient and their primary care provider (PCP). Methods: For three months, an educational handout developed by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) was given to patients, aged 45-75, who were checking in for their physical. Providers were also given a pocket guide with updated CRC guidelines. Results: The study concluded that the educational handout increased completed CRC screening. Although the goal was not met for the metric goal, there was a significant increase in the number of CRC screenings from the same months in the previous year. Recommendations and Conclusion: In conclusion, it was found that education played a significant role in increasing CRC screening. Allowing patients more time to read over the educational handout prior to the provider entering the room allowed more time for shared decision making. Recommendation was made to provide colorful, laminated copies to be posted in all patient rooms for continued education related to CRC screenings.

Be Fearless! Be Knowledgeable! Get Your Stool Checked!
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Language: English

Date: 2024

Keywords

colorectal cancer screening, increasing CRC screening with educational handout, colorectal cancer

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