摘要：We measured patient preferences for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening strategies and actual receipt of alternative CRC screening tests among an urban minority sample participating in an intervention study. The fecal occult blood test was the most preferred test, reportedly owing to its convenience and the noninvasive nature. For individuals who obtained a test that was other than their stated preference (41.1%), reasons for this discordance may be due to physician preferences that override patient preferences. Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is recommended, 1 – 3 but screening rates remain low in the United States. 4 CRC screening tests differ in their sensitivity, specificity, cost, and safety. 5 , 6 Undergoing 1 of several types of CRC screening is recommended rather than a specific test. Individuals’ preferences should, therefore, be taken into account when deciding the best screening approach for an individual, as accommodating such preferences may increase likelihood of screening. 7 – 10 But little is known about patient preferences for CRC screening and how these preferences translate into test performance, which is the focus of the current study.
