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- Title
Using a multifaceted approach to improve the follow-up of positive fecal occult blood test results.
- Authors
Singh, Hardeep; Kadiyala, Himabindu; Bhagwath, Gayathri; Shethia, Anila; El-Serag, Hashem; Walder, Annette; Velez, Maria E; Petersen, Laura A
- Abstract
Inadequate follow-up of abnormal fecal occult blood test (FOBT) results occurs in several types of practice settings. Our institution implemented multifaceted quality improvement (QI) activities in 2004-2005 to improve follow-up of FOBT-positive results. Activities addressed precolonoscopy referral processes and system-level factors such as electronic communication, provider education, and feedback. We evaluated their effects on timeliness and appropriateness of positive-FOBT follow-up and identified factors that affect colonoscopy performance.
- Publication
The American journal of gastroenterology, 2009, Vol 104, Issue 4, p942
- ISSN
1572-0241
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/ajg.2009.55