scholarly journals Perceived diagnostic delay and cancer-related distress: a cross-sectional study of patients with colorectal cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Miles ◽  
Paula L. McClements ◽  
Robert J.C. Steele ◽  
Claudia Redeker ◽  
Nick Sevdalis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Diagnostic Delay ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Su1944 Disparities in the Presentation and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Florida: A Cross Sectional Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 148 (4) ◽  
pp. S-557
Author(s):  
Eduardo A. Rodriguez ◽  
Sri Kartik A. Valluri ◽  
Hua Li ◽  
Leonardo Tamariz ◽  
Ana Palacio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Wide variability in colorectal cancer screening uptake by general practitioner: Cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 096914132110357
Author(s):  
Cecilia Acuti Martellucci ◽  
Maria E Flacco ◽  
Margherita Morettini ◽  
Giusi Giacomini ◽  
Matthew Palmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Crc Screening ◽  
Screening Uptake

Objectives Despite several interventions, colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake remains below acceptable levels in Italy. Among the potential determinants of screening uptake, only a few studies analysed the role of general practitioners (GPs). The aim was to evaluate the variation in screening uptake of the clusters of subjects assisted by single GPs. Setting Ancona province, Central Italy. Methods Cross-sectional study, including all residents aged 50–69 years, who were offered the public screening programme with biannual faecal immunochemical tests. Demographic (of all GPs) and screening data (of all eligible residents) for years 2018–2019 were collected from the official electronic datasets of the Ancona Local Health Unit. The potential predictors of acceptable screening uptake, including GP's gender, age, and number of registered subjects, were evaluated using random-effect logistic regression, with geographical area as the cluster unit. Results The final sample consisted of 332 GP clusters, including 120,178 eligible subjects. The overall province uptake was 38.0% ± 10.7%. The uptake was lower than 30% in one-fifth of the GP clusters, and higher than 45% in another fifth. At multivariable analysis, the significant predictors of uptake were younger GP age ( p = 0.010) and lower number of registered subjects ( p < 0.001). None of the GP clusters with 500 subjects or more showed an uptake ≥45%. Conclusions The wide variation across GPs suggests they might substantially influence screening uptake, highlighting a potential need to increase their commitment to CRC screening. Further research is needed to confirm the role of the number of registered subjects.

scholarly journals Relationship between BRAF V600E and KRAS mutations in stool for identifying colorectal cancer: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 121-125
Author(s):  
Warsinggih ◽  
Liliyanto ◽  
Marhamah ◽  
M. Ihwan Kusuma ◽  
Julianus Aboyaman Uwuratuw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Braf V600e ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kras Mutations ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Pathways to care and diagnostic delay among cervical cancer patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2298
Author(s):  
Roshina Sunny ◽  
Sitanshu Sekhar Kar ◽  
Dasari Papa ◽  
Sujiv Akkilagunta ◽  
Jeby Jose Olickal
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Diagnostic Delay ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Facilities

Background: The high mortality among cervical cancer patients in India can be attributed to presentation at advanced stages. The varied and lengthy pathway taken up to diagnosis could be a major reason for advanced stage at presentation. Hence, we aimed to describe the care pathways and diagnostic delay among cervical cancer patients.Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 101 cervical cancer patients attending a cancer clinic at a Regional Cancer Center. The histo-pathologically confirmed cases of cervical cancer, who registered in July to October 2018 were approached. Data were collected through personal interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the number of providers visited and diagnostic delay.Results: The median (range) number of providers visited by the patients up to diagnosis was 2 (1-5). As the first point of care, 14% of participants approached sub-center or primary care facilities, 27% approached secondary care facilities, 49% participants approached tertiary care facilities and 11% came directly to a regional cancer center. Diagnosis was made only in 24% of participants at secondary and tertiary care levels. The median (IQR) number of days to get diagnosed was 66 (30-130) days and three fourth of the patients had a diagnostic delay.Conclusions: The diagnostic delay was higher among patients who consulted multiple providers. Implementing a protocol to be followed at all three levels of health care delivery system may enhance the early diagnosis. 

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