Family history and colorectal cancer screening: A survey of physician knowledge and practice patterns
Family history and colorectal cancer screening: A survey of physician knowledge and practice patterns
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1572-0241.2002.05624.x
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发表时间:
2002-04-01
影响因子:
9.8
通讯作者:
Geller, AC
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作者:
Schroy, PC;Barrison, AF;Geller, AC
Objectives: Risk stratification is essential to effective implementation of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening strategies. The objectives of this study were to assess and compare the current knowledge and practice patterns of gastroenterologists and primary care physicians regarding familial risk of CRC.Methods: We conducted a survey of regional gastroenterologists and a sample Of yniversity- and community-based primary care physicians. The survey instrument assessed physician knowledge of screening recommendations and current practices for individuals with family histories of CRC., adenomatous polyps (APs), familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and hereditary nonpolyposis cancer (HNPCC). The instrument also elicited data about familial risk assessment. documentation, and notification of at-risk family members.Results: Thirty-five gastroenterologists (65%) and 58 primary care physicians (92%) completed the survey. Most gastroenterologists and primary care physicians (85% vs 72%) chose age 40 as the appropriate age to begin screening for a family history of CRC, but relatively few (37% vs 36%) recommended screening at age 40 for a family history of APs. Gastroenterologists were significantly more likely to recommend screening for FAP at puberty (80% vs 27%, p