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- Title
Physicians' approaches to recommending colorectal cancer screening: a qualitative study.
- Authors
Walsh JME; Karliner L; Burke N; Somkin CP; Pham LA; Pasick R; Walsh, Judith M E; Karliner, Leah; Burke, Nancy; Somkin, Carol P; Pham, Linda A; Pasick, Rena
- Abstract
Little is known about strategies that physicians use to encourage receipt of colorectal cancer screening (CRCS). This study conducted focus groups with physicians. Twenty-seven physicians participated in four focus groups. Physicians described four categories of approaches: (1) why screening is important, (2) providing test information, (3) motivational strategies, and (4) tailoring strategies. Participants reported tailoring based on their relationship with a patient, as well as to patient gender, education, and language. Tailoring to cultural background or ethnicity was not prominent. Most physicians reported a typical approach to CRCS and reported some tailoring based on gender, education, and language, but not on ethnicity.
- Publication
Journal of Cancer Education, 2010, Vol 25, Issue 3, p385
- ISSN
0885-8195
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s13187-010-0058-1