Evolving perspectives on stool testing for colorectal cancer: a qualitative systematic review.

摘要: OBJECTIVES Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes cancer-related deaths globally. A multitude screening methods has been devised for early diagnosis, including faecal immunochemical test (FIT). This qualitative review aims to discover barriers and facilitators utility FIT from general population's perspective. METHODS Authors searched five electronic bases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO Web Science) till December 2019. The search was conducted using key terms mixed-method studies were included. Two independent reviewers screened articles quality appraisal. Data synthesised thematically. RESULTS total 11 that reported users' views on kits Three themes generated included articles: kit factors, patients' perception colorectal screening, social health support system. nature supplementary information found affect utilisation test. User's awareness perspectives towards have impacted adoption kit. Social local healthcare systems also influenced use FIT. CONCLUSION systematic focuses addressing understanding first-hand accounts. Since its inception, increased uptake due reliability simplicity However, there a need increase through increasing accessibility process considering holistic patient experience.