Association of Interactive Reminders and Automated Messages With Persistent Adherence to Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Randomized Clinical Trial

JAMA Oncol. 2017 Sep 1;3(9):1281-1283. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2017.1062.

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of interactive telephone calls vs automated short message service on improving adherence to fecal immunochemical test screening compared with usual care.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Letter
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Early Detection of Cancer / methods*
  • Feces / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry*
  • Patient Compliance*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prospective Studies
  • Reminder Systems*
  • Telephone*
  • Text Messaging*
  • Time Factors
  • United States

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor