The purpose of this study is to determine whether a multimedia educational computer program can increase colorectal cancer screening rates in low and adequate literacy patients.
Results will be stratified by low/marginal and adequate literacy as determined by the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine instrument.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
264
computer-based patient decision aid about colorectal cancer screening delivered immediately before a healthcare provider visit
computer-based patient education program about prescription drug safety seen immediately before a healthcare provider visit
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Downtown Health Plaza
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Receipt of colorectal cancer screening
Time frame: 24 weeks
Change in participants' readiness to be screened (Stage of Change)
Time frame: Day 1
Self-reported intent to discuss colorectal cancer screening with healthcare provider
Time frame: Day 1
Provider ordering a colorectal cancer screening test
Time frame: Day 1
Participant completion of computer program without assistance
Time frame: Day 1
Participant acceptance of computer program
Time frame: Day 1
Number of polyps and cancers found by screening tests performed
Time frame: 24 weeks
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