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Patients experience of using colonoscopy as a diagnostic test after a positive FOBT/FIT: a systematic review of the quantitative literature
Conclusion This review highlighted that patient-reported experiences associated with colonoscopy were generally positive. To improve the colonoscopy experience, bowel screening centres should investigate means to: make bowel preparation more acceptable, make colonoscopy less painful and reduce post-colonoscopy symptoms.
Source: BMJ Open - September 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kayal, G., Kerrison, R., Hirst, Y., von Wagner, C. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research

Examining interprofessional collaboration in oncogenetic service delivery models for hereditary cancers: a scoping review protocol
Introduction In a context of limited genetic specialists, collaborative models have been proposed to ensure timely access to high quality oncogenetic services for individuals with inherited cancer susceptibility. Yet, extensive variability in the terminology used and lack of a clear understanding of how interprofessional collaboration is operationalised and evaluated currently constrains the development of a robust evidence base on the value of different approaches used to optimise access to these services. To fill in this knowledge gap, this scoping review aims to systematically unpack the nature and extent of collaborati...
Source: BMJ Open - December 13, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Espinoza Moya, M. E., Guertin, J. R., Dorval, M., Lapointe, J., Bouchard, K., Nabi, H., Laberge, M. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research

Online information in Spanish on probiotics, yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, fibre and prebiotics: an analysis of the quality of information and the certainty of the evidence supporting health claims
Conclusions Most online health claims for dietary interventions intended for improving health through the gut microbiome are supported by low or very low certainty of evidence. Online information does not align with the evidence and is incomplete or unbalanced.
Source: BMJ Open - August 3, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Prados-Bo, A., Rabassa, M., Bosch, M., Casino, G. Tags: Open access, Communication Source Type: research

Factors associated with cancer treatment delay: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Treatment delays are significantly associated with increased mortality risk among adult cancer patients; however, factors associated with these delays have not been robustly evaluated. This review and meta-analysis will evaluate factors associated with treatment delays among patients with five common cancers. Methods and analysis Scientific databases including Ovid MEDLINE, Elsevier Embase, EBSCOhost CINAHL Plus Full Text, Elsevier Scopus and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global will be searched to identify relevant articles published between January 2000 and October 2021. Research articles published in t...
Source: BMJ Open - June 28, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Morrill, K. E., Robles-Morales, R., Lopez-Pentecost, M., Martinez Portilla, R. J., Saleh, A. A., Skiba, M. B., Riall, T. S., Austin, J. D., Hirschey, R., Jacobs, E. T., Spotleson, L., Hanna, T. P. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research

Laparoscopic versus open left hemicolectomy for left-sided colon cancer: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Laparoscopic colectomy has been widely used clinically due to its minimally invasive advantages, and many studies have also demonstrated its safety and efficacy. However, the efficacy of laparoscopic left hemicolectomy remains unclear due to the differences in pathogenesis and surgical details between left and right colon cancers. Therefore, we plan to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether laparoscopic techniques can be safely used in left hemicolectomy. Method and analysis This meta-analysis protocol will be completed and reported according to Preferred Reporting Items for Syst...
Source: BMJ Open - June 22, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Du, Q., Yang, Y., Zhang, J., Liu, X., Wang, Y., Yang, L. Tags: Open access, Gastroenterology and hepatology Source Type: research

Toxicities and outcomes of neoadjuvant treatment in elderly patients with locally advanced rectal cancer: a scoping review protocol
Introduction Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death in 60–79 years old and the third leading cause of death in patients aged 80 and above. Rectal cancer accounts for approximately a third of colorectal cancer diagnoses. The current standard of care for managing locally advanced rectal cancer involves a multimodal combined approach with neoadjuvant treatment, surgery with total mesorectal excision and adjuvant chemotherapy. Neoadjuvant treatment can be in the form of short-course radiotherapy, long-course concurrent radiotherapy with chemotherapy or total neoadjuvant chemotherapy wi...
Source: BMJ Open - May 2, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hamed, R. A., Korpanty, G., Kelly, D. Tags: Open access, Oncology Source Type: research

Validity of breast, lung and colorectal cancer diagnoses in administrative databases: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Breast, lung and colorectal cancers constitute the most common cancers worldwide and their epidemiology, related health outcomes and quality indicators can be studied using administrative healthcare databases. To constitute a reliable source for research, administrative healthcare databases need to be validated. The aim of this protocol is to perform the first systematic review of studies reporting the validation of International Classification of Diseases 9th and 10th revision codes to identify breast, lung and colorectal cancer diagnoses in administrative healthcare databases. Methods and analysis This revi...
Source: BMJ Open - March 18, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Abraha, I., Giovannini, G., Serraino, D., Fusco, M., Montedori, A. Tags: Open access, Health services research, Oncology Protocol Source Type: research

The utility of Google Trends data to examine interest in cancer screening
Conclusions Google Trends data provides enormous scientific possibilities, but are not a suitable substitute for, but may complement, traditional data collection and analysis about cancer screening and related interests.
Source: BMJ Open - June 8, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Schootman, M., Toor, A., Cavazos-Rehg, P., Jeffe, D. B., McQueen, A., Eberth, J., Davidson, N. O. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology, Gastroenterology and hepatology, Health informatics, Public health Research Source Type: research

Over-reassurance and undersupport after a 'false alarm': a systematic review of the impact on subsequent cancer symptom attribution and help seeking
Conclusions In conclusion, over-reassurance and undersupport of patients after a false alarm can undermine help seeking in the case of new or recurrent potential cancer symptoms, highlighting the need for appropriate patient information when investigations rule out cancer.
Source: BMJ Open - February 4, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Renzi, C., Whitaker, K. L., Wardle, J. Tags: Open access, Communication, General practice / Family practice, Health services research, Oncology, Public health, Qualitative research Source Type: research