From qualitative data to GP training on CRC screening.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most com-
mon cancer worldwide. In France, although mass screening
has been performed using the guaiac fecal occult blood test
since 2008, the participation rate remains too low. Previous
studies have explored the perspectives of doctors and pa-
tients as well as the performance of general practitioners
(GPs) by recording and analyzing consultations in which
patients came and asked for fecal occult blood test. Results
indicated that improvement was needed in patient-centered
communication. This research aims to develop educational
material and training programs for GPs in order to enhance
their communication with patients on CRC screening, based
on data from two qualitative studies. Triangulation of all
qualitative data was performed and discussed with commu-
nication experts in order to develop educational material and
training programs based on t
he patient-cen
tered clinical
method. Two different scenarios were developed to improve
communication with patients: one for a compliant patient
and another for a noncompliant patient. Two videos were
made featuring a doctor and a simulated patient. A two-
sequence training program was built, including role-playing
and presentation of the video followed by a discussion. The
qualitative datahelped us toproduce a useful, relevanttraining
program for GPs on CRC screening.

Jaar van publicatie:2013

Trefwoorden:Colorectal cancer screening, Doctor-patient communication, Qualitative research