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Adherence to Competing Strategies for Colorectal Cancer Screening Over 3 Years

Randomized Controlled Trial

. 2016 Jan;111(1):105-14. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2015.367. Epub 2015 Nov 3. Adherence to Competing Strategies for Colorectal Cancer Screening Over 3 Years

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
² Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
³ Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
⁴ Cecil Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
⁵ Veteran Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
⁶ Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
⁷ Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.

PMID: 26526080
PMCID: PMC4887132
DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2015.367

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Randomized Controlled Trial

Adherence to Competing Strategies for Colorectal Cancer Screening Over 3 Years

Peter S Liang et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2016 Jan.

. 2016 Jan;111(1):105-14. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2015.367. Epub 2015 Nov 3. Affiliations

¹ Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
² Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
³ Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
⁴ Cecil Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
⁵ Veteran Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
⁶ Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
⁷ Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.

PMID: 26526080
PMCID: PMC4887132
DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2015.367

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Abstract

Objectives: We have shown that, in a randomized trial comparing adherence to different colorectal cancer (CRC) screening strategies, participants assigned to either fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) or given a choice between FOBT and colonoscopy had significantly higher adherence than those assigned to colonoscopy during the first year. However, how adherence to screening changes over time is unknown.

Methods: In this trial, 997 participants were cluster randomized to one of the three screening strategies: (i) FOBT, (ii) colonoscopy, or (iii) a choice between FOBT and colonoscopy. Research assistants helped participants to complete testing only in the first year. Adherence to screening was defined as completion of three FOBT cards in each of 3 years after enrollment or completion of colonoscopy within the first year of enrollment. The primary outcome was adherence to assigned strategy over 3 years. Additional outcomes included identification of sociodemographic factors associated with adherence.

Results: Participants assigned to annual FOBT completed screening at a significantly lower rate over 3 years (14%) than those assigned to colonoscopy (38%, P<0.001) or choice (42%, P<0.001); however, completion of any screening test fell precipitously, indicating the strong effect of patient navigation. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, being randomized to the choice or colonoscopy group, Chinese language, homosexuality, being married/partnered, and having a non-nurse practitioner primary care provider were independently associated with greater adherence to screening (P<0.01).

Conclusions: In a 3-year follow-up of a randomized trial comparing competing CRC screening strategies, participants offered a choice between FOBT and colonoscopy continued to have relatively high adherence, whereas adherence in the FOBT group fell significantly below that of the choice and colonoscopy groups. Patient navigation is crucial to achieving adherence to CRC screening, and FOBT is especially vulnerable because of the need for annual testing.

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Conflict of Interest : Potential competing interests : None.

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Study flowchart. Number of individuals…

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Study flowchart. Number of individuals who completed the strategy is cumulative and indicates…

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Study flowchart. Number of individuals who completed the strategy is cumulative and indicates adherence to assigned group through the time of follow-up. Number of individuals who did not complete the strategy is non-cumulative and indicates data for one year.

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Adherence to assigned colorectal cancer…

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Adherence to assigned colorectal cancer screening strategy. Adherence in the choice group is…

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Adherence to assigned colorectal cancer screening strategy. Adherence in the choice group is shown in the third bar of each follow-up period.