PURPOSE We wanted to better understand patient preferences and decision making about
options for colorectal cancer screening. Consistency in patient preferences could improve …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with colorectal
cancer (CRC) screening test preference and examine the association between test …

BACKGROUND. New guidelines include several options for colorectal cancer screening.
The goal of this study was to assess patient preferences for five approaches: no screening …

Background Colorectal cancer screening guidelines in the United States recommend that
decisions about screening should incorporate patient preferences, but little is known about …

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening can be administered through tests with
varied characteristics and is a preference-sensitive decision. OBJECTIVE To assess patient …

Background: Incorporating patients' preferences into colorectal cancer (CRC) screening
recommendations has been identified as a potential mechanism for increasing adherence …

OBJECTIVE: To measure patient preferences for four different screening strategies: annual
fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) alone; flexible sigmoidoscopy (FSIG) every 5 years alone; …

Background Screening rates for colorectal cancer are below the Healthy People 2020 goal.
There are several colorectal cancer screening tests that differ in terms of accuracy …

Background. Eliciting patient preferences within the context of shared decision making has
been advocated for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, yet providers often fail to comply …

There is a growing interest in the application of preferences to inform healthcare planning
and delivery. Clinical practice guidelines are encouraging incorporation of preferences in …