TABLE 2.
Perceived barriers to implementing screening recommendations (n=65)
| Barrier | FOBT n (%) | FS n (%) | DCBE n (%) | COL n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncertainty about efficacy | 26 (40.0) | 28 (43.1) | 23 (35.4) | 6 (9.2) |
| Lack of experience | 1 (1.5) | 23 (35.4) | 7 (10.8) | 6 (9.2) |
| Patient compliance | 14 (21.5) | 12 (18.5) | 15 (23.1) | 17 (26.2) |
| Lack of equipment | 0 (0.00) | 12 (18.5) | 8 (12.3) | 12 (18.5) |
| Scheduling difficulties | 0 (0.00) | 15 (23.1) | 13 (20.0) | 32 (49.2) |
| Insufficient consultation time | 2 (3.1) | 9 (13.9) | 6 (9.2) | 17 (26.2) |
| Lack of practice nurse | 2 (3.1) | 3 (4.6) | 0 (0.00) | 1 (1.5) |
| Concern about comorbidity | 5 (7.7) | 14 (21.5) | 19 (29.2) | 37 (56.9) |
COL Colonoscopy; DCBE Double-contrast barium enema; FOBT Fecal occult blood test; FS Flexible sigmoidoscopy