Survey Study on Barrett's Esophagus Screening

Study of Compliance, Practice Patterns, and Barriers REgarding Established National Screening Programs for Barrett's Esophagus: SCREEN-BE

The goal of this study is to optimize Barrett's Esophagus (BE) screening to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (EAC).

The initial step to achieve this goal is to study shortcomings of the current BE screening referral processes in the United States. These shortcomings will be identified through completion of two synergistic aims that assess:, (1) provider knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to BE screening referral and (2) patient knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to completion of BE screening. The central hypothesis is that there are patient- and provider-level factors that can be modified to improve BE screening adherence. This hypothesis was formulated based on strong preliminary data demonstrating significant single-mindedness among gastroenterologists regarding BE screening criteria.

1. Patient Eligibility Criteria

   Inclusion Criteria:

   • Patients identified by ICD-10 codes for GERD (K21.0 and K21.9) AND
   • Have had at least one outpatient clinic visit at a participating site

   Exclusion Criteria:

   • Prior diagnosis of BE/EAC
   • Non-English speaking

2. Provider Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Provider must be a PCP and/or gastroenterologist AND
• Must be at a participating site