Follow-up colonoscopy after abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review of completion, timeliness and implementation strategies.
Organized follow-up systems and patient navigation can ensure underserved communities receive timely colonoscopies after abnormal cancer screening results.
Diagnostic colonoscopy completion and time-to-colonoscopy after abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer screening tests varies widely across health systems, with under-resourced populations least likely to receive timely follow-up. Targeted tracking, navigation, and integrated scheduling strategies are needed to improve equitable access to follow-up colonoscopy after a positive screening test.
What the study was
- Study design
- Meta-Analysis
- Category
- Early Detection
- Maturity
- Potentially Practice-Changing
- Journal
- BMJ open
Why it surfaced
Score 7/10; Design: Meta-Analysis; Topics: Early cancer detection
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