A Randomized Comparison of Print and Web Communication on Colorectal Cancer Screening
Author(s) -
David S. Weinberg,
Eileen Keenan,
Karen Ruth,
Karthik Devarajan,
Michelle Rodoletz,
Eric J. Bieber
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
jama internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.14
H-Index - 342
eISSN - 2168-6114
pISSN - 2168-6106
DOI - 10.1001/2013.jamainternmed.1017
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , colorectal cancer , intervention (counseling) , health care , family medicine , cancer , nursing , economics , economic growth
New methods to enhance colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates are needed. The web offers novel possibilities to educate patients and to improve health behaviors, such as cancer screening. Evidence supports the efficacy of health communications that are targeted and tailored to improve the uptake of recommendations.
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