Table 4:
Most common perceived patient- and clinic-level barriers and patient-level navigation activities in lower- and higher-performing clinics
Lower-performing clinics | Higher-performing clinics | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|
Perceived clinic-level barriers | |||
Inadequate resources | 72% | 55% | 0.02 |
Communication challenges | 50% | 45% | 0.53 |
Other competing health issues | 56% | 40% | 0.03 |
Perceived patient-level barriers | |||
Fear of colonoscopy | 65% | 69% | 0.53 |
Concerns about bowel prep | 51% | 43% | 0.22 |
Colonoscopy not a priority | 59% | 37% | <0.01 |
Patient-level navigation activities | |||
Discuss colonoscopy at clinic visit | 83% | 61% | <0.01 |
Patient education | 75% | 73% | 0.72 |
Appointment reminders via telephone or mailed letters | 53% | 62% | 0.22 |