Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Quality Improvement Initiative Using a Bilingual Patient Navigator, Mobile Technology, and Fecal Immunochemical Testing to Engage Hispanic Adults.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Background
Fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) are an effective screening method to detect and prevent colorectal cancer (CRC) when done in appropriate intervals. The use of bilingual patient navigators (PNs) and secure short message service (SMS) has been demonstrated to increase CRC screening rates among Hispanic adults.Objectives
The purpose of this quality improvement project is to increase CRC screening rates among Hispanic adults in a family clinic by 25% in the post-project implementation period using an unlicensed bilingual PN, secure SMS, and at-home FITs.Methods
A retrospective chart review was used. Spanish-translated educational videos were delivered using SMS, and instructional screening guidance was provided via telephone in Spanish by the PN. Participants were surveyed to determine satisfaction with the support received from the PN.Findings
Findings showed a 35% increase in the clinic's FIT rates. Findings also showed that having a PN's support influenced the decision to complete FIT as compared to the use of secure SMS.Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Rozario, MA; Walton, A; Kang, M; Padilla, BI
Published Date
- August 2021
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 25 / 4
Start / End Page
- 423 - 429
PubMed ID
- 34269353
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1538-067X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1092-1095
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1188/21.cjon.423-429
Language
- eng