Motivational Interviewing to Improve the Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

IntroductionColorectal cancer screening when done early can significantly reduce mortality. However, screening compliance is still lower than expected even in countries with established screening programs. Motivational interviewing is an approach that has been explored to promote behavioral change i...

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Main Authors: Novia Niannian Long, Michele Petrova Xin Ling Lau, Ainsley Ryan Yan Bin Lee, Natalie Elizabeth Yam, Nicholas Ye Kai Koh, Cyrus Su Hui Ho
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.889124/full
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author Novia Niannian Long
Michele Petrova Xin Ling Lau
Ainsley Ryan Yan Bin Lee
Natalie Elizabeth Yam
Nicholas Ye Kai Koh
Cyrus Su Hui Ho
author_facet Novia Niannian Long
Michele Petrova Xin Ling Lau
Ainsley Ryan Yan Bin Lee
Natalie Elizabeth Yam
Nicholas Ye Kai Koh
Cyrus Su Hui Ho
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description IntroductionColorectal cancer screening when done early can significantly reduce mortality. However, screening compliance is still lower than expected even in countries with established screening programs. Motivational interviewing is an approach that has been explored to promote behavioral change including screening compliance. This review synthesizes the efficacy of motivational interviewing in promoting uptake of colorectal screening modalities and is the only review so far that examines motivational interviewing for colorectal cancer screening alone.MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to examine the effects of motivational interviewing for colorectal cancer screening. PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were searched to identify eligible studies from inception to June 2021 and selection criteria was defined. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. The DerSimonian and Laird random effects model was used in the statistical analysis for studies included in the meta-analysis.ResultsFourteen studies from 14 randomized-controlled trials with a low to moderate risk of bias were analyzed. 8 studies in the systematic review showed that motivational interviewing is superior to a control group. Meta-analysis was conducted on 11 studies and showed that motivational interviewing is statistically significant in increasing colorectal cancer screening rates in both intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis. Timing of data collection of colorectal cancer screening rates did not make a significant difference to the efficacy of motivational interviewing. Studies that offered and accepted a mixture of colorectal screening modalities such as colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical tests were significantly more likely to have favorable colorectal screening outcomes. Heterogeneity in intervention was noted between studies, specifically differences in the training of interventionists, intervention delivery and comparator components.ConclusionMotivational interviewing is a tailored intervention demonstrating mixed evidence in improving colorectal cancer screening attendance amongst individuals. More research is needed to rigorously compare the effect of motivational interviewing alone vs. in combination with other screening promotion strategies to enhance colorectal cancer screening compliance.
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spelling doaj.art-e058b601f27d493784525f092be306d12022-12-22T01:53:32ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2022-04-01910.3389/fmed.2022.889124889124Motivational Interviewing to Improve the Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisNovia Niannian Long0Michele Petrova Xin Ling Lau1Ainsley Ryan Yan Bin Lee2Natalie Elizabeth Yam3Nicholas Ye Kai Koh4Cyrus Su Hui Ho5Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeIntroductionColorectal cancer screening when done early can significantly reduce mortality. However, screening compliance is still lower than expected even in countries with established screening programs. Motivational interviewing is an approach that has been explored to promote behavioral change including screening compliance. This review synthesizes the efficacy of motivational interviewing in promoting uptake of colorectal screening modalities and is the only review so far that examines motivational interviewing for colorectal cancer screening alone.MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to examine the effects of motivational interviewing for colorectal cancer screening. PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were searched to identify eligible studies from inception to June 2021 and selection criteria was defined. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. The DerSimonian and Laird random effects model was used in the statistical analysis for studies included in the meta-analysis.ResultsFourteen studies from 14 randomized-controlled trials with a low to moderate risk of bias were analyzed. 8 studies in the systematic review showed that motivational interviewing is superior to a control group. Meta-analysis was conducted on 11 studies and showed that motivational interviewing is statistically significant in increasing colorectal cancer screening rates in both intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis. Timing of data collection of colorectal cancer screening rates did not make a significant difference to the efficacy of motivational interviewing. Studies that offered and accepted a mixture of colorectal screening modalities such as colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical tests were significantly more likely to have favorable colorectal screening outcomes. Heterogeneity in intervention was noted between studies, specifically differences in the training of interventionists, intervention delivery and comparator components.ConclusionMotivational interviewing is a tailored intervention demonstrating mixed evidence in improving colorectal cancer screening attendance amongst individuals. More research is needed to rigorously compare the effect of motivational interviewing alone vs. in combination with other screening promotion strategies to enhance colorectal cancer screening compliance.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.889124/fullcancer screeningpreventative medicinebehavioral sciencecolorectal cancermotivational interviewingpsychology
spellingShingle Novia Niannian Long
Michele Petrova Xin Ling Lau
Ainsley Ryan Yan Bin Lee
Natalie Elizabeth Yam
Nicholas Ye Kai Koh
Cyrus Su Hui Ho
Motivational Interviewing to Improve the Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Frontiers in Medicine
cancer screening
preventative medicine
behavioral science
colorectal cancer
motivational interviewing
psychology
title Motivational Interviewing to Improve the Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_full Motivational Interviewing to Improve the Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_fullStr Motivational Interviewing to Improve the Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Motivational Interviewing to Improve the Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_short Motivational Interviewing to Improve the Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_sort motivational interviewing to improve the uptake of colorectal cancer screening a systematic review and meta analysis
topic cancer screening
preventative medicine
behavioral science
colorectal cancer
motivational interviewing
psychology
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.889124/full
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