Patients' Opinions and Responses to the National Cancer Institute's Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool

Patients' Opinions and Responses to the National Cancer Institute's Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool

Little is known about the impact of risk assessment tools on decision-making by patients and clinicians. In particular, even though the NCI Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool is one of the most prominent risk assessment tools available, no study has quantified its usability or impact on decision-making or uptake of screening. In this study, we will measure patients' satisfaction with the NCI CRC RAT, their perception of its usability and helpfulness, and its impact on their decision-making and behavior. In addition, we will assess the impact of adding information about their chance of having an advanced adenoma.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 50-75 years old
• No colonoscopy performed in last 10 years, sigmoidoscopy in last 5 years, or fecal occult blood testing (including FIT) in last 1 year.
• Appointment with healthcare practitioner in upcoming month or within the past six months at one of five Indiana University Health primary care sites.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Undergoing workup for signs or symptoms consistent with colon cancer, such as weight loss, iron-deficiency anemia, change in bowel habits, or rectal bleeding.
• Enrolled in "Trial of a Computer-Based Presentation of Quantitative Information about Colorectal Cancer Screening"; Dr. Schwartz's study that recently completed enrollment.
• Diagnosis with any of the following conditions: Ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC), Personal history of colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyp
• Inability to speak and read English