학술논문
Patients' Expectations and Preferences for the Organizational Conditions of the Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme in Poland: A Qualitative Analysis.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Gac A; Department of Public Health and Social Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland.; Kędzior KJ; Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System, 00-032 Warsaw, Poland.; Pogorzelczyk K; Department of Public Health and Social Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland.; Wojtecka A; Department of Public Health and Social Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland.; Wojnarowska M; Center for Competence Development, Integrated Care and e-Health, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland.; Robakowska M; Department of Public Health and Social Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland.; Kalinowska-Beszczyńska O; Department of Public Health and Social Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland.; Libura M; Department of Didactics and Medical Simulation, University of Warmia-Mazury, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland.; Kolasa K; Division of Health Economics and Healthcare Management, Kozminski University, 03-301 Warsaw, Poland.; Włodarczyk WC; Institute of Public Health, Jagiellonian University, 30-348 Cracow, Poland.; Dziurda D; Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System, 00-032 Warsaw, Poland.; Topór-Mądry R; Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System, 00-032 Warsaw, Poland.; Institute of Public Health, Jagiellonian University, 30-348 Cracow, Poland.; Balwicki Ł; Department of Public Health and Social Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland.
Source
Publisher: MDPI AG Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101666525 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2227-9032 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22279032 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Healthcare (Basel) Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2227-9032
Abstract
(1) Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious health problem in Poland as well as many European Union countries. The study aimed to describe factors that, from the patient's perspective, could increase the attendance rate and regularity of participation in the colorectal cancer screening programme (SP); (2) Methods: The qualitative approach was applied. The study involved six focus interviews conducted with 24 respondents (12 women and 12 men) aged 40-49, who had at least one first-degree family member diagnosed with CRC and persons aged 50-65, living in five selected voivodships (provinces) of Poland. The collected data were thematically coded. Further, a comparative analysis was conducted, and aggregated statements were formulated; (3) Results: The inclusion of primary care clinics within the CRC SP organization was reported as a key factor in improving the attendance rate and regularity of patient participation in the programme. Particularly important factors included an invitation in the form of a personal letter or a phone call made by staff from primary care clinics; (4) Conclusions: Patients were confirmed to have clear expectations and preferences for the organizational conditions of the CRC SP. Preferences nature allows them to be treated as one of the potential criteria for selecting critical parameters of CRC SPs.