Table 1.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria

Full-text articles published in English that meet all 3 criteria:1. Developed a simulation model derived from clinical data2. Focused on the delivery of colorectal cancer screening to average-risk individuals3. Simulated screening using only the following modalities of screening recommended by Canadian guidelines within the last 10 years:• Fecal occult blood test• Fecal immunohistochemical testing• Flexible sigmoidoscopy• Colonoscopy

Exclusion criteria

Excluded if any of the following 4 criteria are met: Used other screening modalities not recommended in Canadian screening guidelines as identified previously Commentary or review articles Simulation model including screening of other cancers No mention of colorectal cancer screening delivery