Is the patient activation measure associated with adherence to colonoscopy after a positive fecal occult blood test result?

Is the patient activation measure associated with adherence to colonoscopy after a positive fecal occult blood test result?

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but these can be reduced significantly with population screening using annual fecal occult blood tests (FOBT)A positive FOBT requires timely follow-up with colonoscopy to maximize screening benefits.....

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Main Authors: Revital Azulay, Liora Valinsky, Fabienne Hershkowitz, Racheli Magnezi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
Subjects:
Fecal occult blood test
Positive colorectal cancer screening
Colonoscopy
Adherence
Patient activation measurement
PAM
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13584-018-0270-8

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