Journal article
Exploring a novel method for optimising the implementation of a colorectal cancer risk prediction tool into primary care: a qualitative study
S Milton, JD Emery, J Rinaldi, J Kinder, A Bickerstaffe, S Saya, MA Jenkins, J McIntosh
Implementation Science | BMC | Published : 2022
Abstract
Background: We developed a colorectal cancer risk prediction tool (‘CRISP’) to provide individualised risk-based advice for colorectal cancer screening. Using known environmental, behavioural, and familial risk factors, CRISP was designed to facilitate tailored screening advice to patients aged 50 to 74 years in general practice. In parallel to a randomised controlled trial of the CRISP tool, we developed and evaluated an evidence-based implementation strategy. Methods: Qualitative methods were used to explore the implementation of CRISP in general practice. Using one general practice in regional Victoria, Australia, as a ‘laboratory’, we tested ways to embed CRISP into routine clinical prac..
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Funding Acknowledgements
We would like to thank all the clinic staff for participating in this project including practice nurses Gaynor Hobijn, Allyson Callaghan, and Jan Wallace who no longer work in the clinic. We would also like to acknowledge and thank the receptionist Jill Davis for organising visits for the qualitative interviewing of the trial. We acknowledge Nadira Hewabandu and Adrian Bickerstaffe for rapidly updating the CRISP software in accordance with our recommended improvements. The trial was supported by the Cancer Australia funded Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4).