Patients' and professionals' opinions of services for people at an increased risk of colorectal cancer: an exploratory qualitative study

摘要: Objectives: To explore the views and opinions of patients with a family history colorectal cancer, primary secondary care health professionals, on how to improve current services for individuals cancer. Design: Focus group interview study. Setting: Primary centres in south east London, UK. Participants: A total 53 people participated this qualitative study: 18 cancer were interviewed three focus groups 35 professionals either or individually. Visual analysis transcribed interviews was used identify key themes which emerged. Main outcome measures: Interviewees' needs, ways them. Results: Several areas concern identified. The role needs be clarified. Education information about should provided caregivers better support is required those undergoing screening surveillance. Methods ensure effective meaningful risk communication are inadequate require further exploration. Standardisation consistency advice treatment. Conclusion: These revealed substantial shortfalls provision at increased genetic Current systems assessment risk, delivery advice, surveillance inconsistent sometimes maybe inadequate. physicians service requires clarification. Significant opportunities exist development new, more appropriate models provide standards care.