Endoscopy 2017; 49(01): v2
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-120971
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09 January 2017 (online)

 

    Robert S. Kerrison et al. Improving uptake of flexible sigmoidoscopy screening: a randomized trial of nonparticipant reminders in the English Screening Programme


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    This study examines the impact of a mailed reminder to attend colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy. A reminder designed to address barriers to screening was more effective than a standard reminder letter or no reminder (15 % vs. 10 % vs. 0 %). Reminders improved screening uptake in both former non-attenders and nonresponders, with those not responding previously being less likely to participate.


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