Eliminating Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Using Rapid Cycle Testing: A Pilot Study
Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
The investigators will use a mixed methods study i.e. focus groups involving CHC staff as well as quantitative study which involves analyzing data that is available from the EHR and DRVS population management platform.
Description
Aim 1: Describe the demographics of the populations aged 45 - 49, 50-4, and over 55 to understand baseline screening needs and disparities. Overview: The investigators will characterize the population in these age groups in order to understand resources needed to screen patients at age 50 and to expand screening to the USPSTF's draft guideline if passed. Setting: The investigators will select 4 CHCs with distinctly diverse populations for Aim 1 and Aim 2. Approach: The investigators will examine data from the EHR and the DRVS platform to determine: (1) the size and demographics of the three…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Staff members at partnering sites (see locations) who are administrative leaders, population health managers, data analysts, quality improvement staff, nurses, nurse managers, practice managers, medical assistants, and providers. * Staff members at partnering sites ages 18+. Exclusion Criteria: * Staff members that are not involved in CRC screening practices at CHCs.
Interventions
- BehavioralImplementation Science Strategy
The investigators will be conducting focus groups and identifying barriers and facilitators, and the investigators will be matching identified barriers and facilitators to implementation strategies at the patient, provider, and system level which the investigators will be testing using rapid-cycle methods.
Locations (4)
- Codman Square Health CenterBoston, Massachusetts
- Brockton Neighborhood Health CenterBrockton, Massachusetts
- East Boston Neighborhood Health CenterEast Boston, Massachusetts
- Duffy Health CenterHyannis, Massachusetts