Perceived Deterrence Towards Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening among Northern Malaysia Population: A Qualitative Study.

Mohd Azri Mohd SuanWei Leong TanIbtisam IsmailMuhammad Radzi Abu Hassan

Published in: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP (2020)

More effective communication between patients and health care providers are warranted to avoid misconception regarding colonoscopy procedure. Support from primary care doctors, customer-friendly appointment system, use of educational aids and better involvement from family members were among the strategies to increase colonoscopy compliance.

Keyphrases

colorectal cancer screening
primary care
healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
minimally invasive
patient reported outcomes