Publication details
Metodika adresného zvaní občanů do českého programu screeningu nádorů tlustého střeva a konečníku
| Title in English | Methodology of personalized invitation of Czech citizens to the screening of colorectal cancer |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Gastroenterologie a hepatologie |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Other medical specializations |
| Keywords | Colorectal cancer; prevention; screening; personalized invitation |
| Description | Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a preventable disease and its mortality and incidence can be significantly reduced by organized screening programme. The Czech screening programme keeps sufficient capacity, is guaranteed by a wide spectrum of medical specialties and disposes of information system compatible with international standards. A fundamental prerequisite for fulfilling the screening programme objectives, i.e., reducing incidence and mortality, is sufficient attendance of the target population, i.e. men and women over 50 years old. One of the key interventions in this field is personalized invitation to the screening examination. This article provides overview of studies and publications that present successful implementation of personalized invitation to the CRC screening; methodology of personalized invitation proposed for the Czech screening programme and criteria for inclusion or exclusion of a particular client to/from the screening programme is also described. |