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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 25 of 34 Research Studies DisplayedMagrath M, Yang E, Ahn C
Impact of a clinical decision support system on guideline adherence of surveillance recommendations for colonoscopy after polypectomy.
The goal of this study was to characterize guideline adherence of surveillance recommendations after implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR)-based Colonoscopy Pathology Reporting and Clinical Decision Support System (CoRS). Results showed that an EMR-based CoRS was widely used and significantly improved guideline adherence of surveillance recommendations.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Magrath M, Yang E, Ahn C .
Impact of a clinical decision support system on guideline adherence of surveillance recommendations for colonoscopy after polypectomy.
J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2018 Nov;16(11):1321-28. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2018.7050..
Keywords: Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Health Information Technology (HIT), Colonoscopy, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Screening, Cancer, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Prevention
Predmore Z, Pannikottu J, Sharma R
Factors associated with the overuse of colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review.
The purpose of this systematic review was to examine factors associated with overuse of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, using studies that were in English, used a U.S. population, and contained original data. The review indicates that overuse of CRC screening was greater in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic regions and in urban areas, but was lower in academically affiliated centers. The authors conclude that, although the literature supports important overuse of CRC screening, what drives these practices remains unclear and that future research should explore these factors thoroughly.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Predmore Z, Pannikottu J, Sharma R .
Factors associated with the overuse of colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review.
Am J Med Qual 2018 Sep/Oct;33(5):472-80. doi: 10.1177/1062860618764302..
Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, Prevention, Screening
Lewis CL, Kistler CE, Dalton AF
A decision aid to promote appropriate colorectal cancer screening among older adults: a randomized controlled trial.
The purpose of this study was to test a patient decision aid (PtDA) to promote CRC screening in older adults. The PtDA was designed to facilitate individual decision-making to help patients understand the potential risks and benefit of CRC screening. 424 patients aged 70 – 84 who were not up to date with CRC screening participated in a double-blinded randomized controlled trial, using the PtDA or an attention control. Two outcomes - appropriate CRC screening behavior at 6 months following the initial visit or appropriate screening intent immediately after the visit - were defined as completed screening or intent for patients in good health, discussion about screening with their provider for patients in intermediate health, or no screening or intent for patients in poor health. Appropriate screening behavior at 6 months was higher in the intervention group; appropriate screening intent following the provider visit was also higher. The authors conclude that the PtDA for older adults promoted appropriate CRC screening behavior.
AHRQ-funded; HS021133.
Citation: Lewis CL, Kistler CE, Dalton AF .
A decision aid to promote appropriate colorectal cancer screening among older adults: a randomized controlled trial.
Med Decis Making 2018 Jul;38(5):614-24. doi: 10.1177/0272989x18773713..
Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Shared Decision Making, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Elderly, Prevention, Screening
Kanters AE, Morris AM, Albrahamse PH
The effect of peer support on colorectal cancer patients' adherence to guideline-concordant multidisciplinary care.
Dis Colon Rectum 2018 Jul;61(7):817-23. doi: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001067.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of peer support on the attitudes of patients with colorectal cancer toward chemotherapy and their adherence to it. The study demonstrated that exposure to peer support is associated with higher adjuvant chemotherapy adherence.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of peer support on the attitudes of patients with colorectal cancer toward chemotherapy and their adherence to it. The study demonstrated that exposure to peer support is associated with higher adjuvant chemotherapy adherence.
AHRQ-funded; HS000053.
Citation: Kanters AE, Morris AM, Albrahamse PH .
The effect of peer support on colorectal cancer patients' adherence to guideline-concordant multidisciplinary care.
Dis Colon Rectum 2018 Jul;61(7):817-23. doi: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001067..
Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Treatments, Guidelines, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Abelson JS, Chait A, Shen MJ
Sources of distress among patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer: a qualitative study.
The objective of this qualitative study was to explore sources of distress among colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery. The investigators found that patients identified sources of stress at preoperative, in-hospital recovery and postoperative stages. Sources of stress included, but were not limited to: emotional reaction to diagnosis, negative emotional reaction to having a surgery, dealing with distressing physical symptoms and complications after surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS000066.
Citation: Abelson JS, Chait A, Shen MJ .
Sources of distress among patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer: a qualitative study.
J Surg Res 2018 Jun;226:140-49. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.01.017..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Stress, Surgery
Kistler CE, Vu M, Sutkowi-Hemstreet A
Exploring factors that might influence primary-care provider discussion of and recommendation for prostate and colon cancer screening.
This study sought to examine circumstances under which primary-care providers would discuss and recommend two types of cancer screening services across a spectrum of net benefit and other factors known to influence screening. While most providers' reported practice patterns aligned with net benefit, some providers would discuss and recommend low-value cancer screening, particularly when faced with a patient request.
AHRQ-funded; HS019468; HS021133.
Citation: Kistler CE, Vu M, Sutkowi-Hemstreet A .
Exploring factors that might influence primary-care provider discussion of and recommendation for prostate and colon cancer screening.
Int J Gen Med 2018 May 17;11:179-90. doi: 10.2147/ijgm.s153887..
Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Primary Care, Practice Patterns, Screening
Singal AG, Corley DA, Kamineni A
Patterns and predictors of repeat fecal immunochemical and occult blood test screening in four large health care systems in the United States.
The objectives of this study were to characterize screening patterns and identify factors associated with repeat screening among patients who completed an index guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) or fecal immunochemical test (FIT). The investigators found that screening patterns varied substantially across healthcare systems, with consistent screening proportions ranging from 1 to 54.3% and no repeat screening proportions ranging from 6.9 to 42.8%. Consistent screening increased with older age but was less common among racial/ethnic minorities and patients with more comorbidities.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Singal AG, Corley DA, Kamineni A .
Patterns and predictors of repeat fecal immunochemical and occult blood test screening in four large health care systems in the United States.
Am J Gastroenterol 2018 May;113(5):746-54. doi: 10.1038/s41395-018-0023-x..
Keywords: Screening, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Practice Patterns, Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Roydhouse JK, Gutman R, Keating NL
Differences between proxy and patient assessments of cancer care experiences and quality ratings.
This study assessed the impact of proxy survey responses on cancer care experience reports and quality ratings. Adjusted proxy scores were modestly higher for medical care experiences but lower for nursing care and care coordination experiences. There were no significant differences between adjusted patient and proxy ratings of quality.
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: Roydhouse JK, Gutman R, Keating NL .
Differences between proxy and patient assessments of cancer care experiences and quality ratings.
Health Serv Res 2018 Apr;53(2):919-43. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12672.
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Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer: Lung Cancer, Quality of Care, Patient Experience
Davis MM, Freeman M, Shannon J
A systematic review of clinic and community intervention to increase fecal testing for colorectal cancer in rural and low-income populations in the United States - how, what and when?
Researchers conducted this systematic review to determine how implementation strategies and contextual factors influenced the uptake of interventions to increase fecal testing for colorectal cancer in rural and low-income populations. They found that provision of kits through the mail, use of pre-addressed stamped envelopes, client reminders and in-clinic distribution appeared most frequently in the highly effective/effective clinic-based study arms. Few studies described contextual factors or implementation strategies.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Davis MM, Freeman M, Shannon J .
A systematic review of clinic and community intervention to increase fecal testing for colorectal cancer in rural and low-income populations in the United States - how, what and when?
BMC Cancer 2018 Jan 6;18(1):40. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3813-4.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Health Promotion, Low-Income, Rural Health, Screening
Naber SK, Kuntz KM, Henrikson NB
AHRQ Author: Ganiats TG
Cost effectiveness of age-specific screening intervals for people with family histories of colorectal cancer.
Despite relative risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) decreasing with age among individuals with a family history of CRC, no screening recommendations specify less frequent screening. Researchers found that for individuals with a family history of CRC, it is cost effective to gradually increase the screening interval if several subsequent screening colonoscopies have negative results and no new cases of CRC are found in family members.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Naber SK, Kuntz KM, Henrikson NB .
Cost effectiveness of age-specific screening intervals for people with family histories of colorectal cancer.
Gastroenterology 2018 Jan;154(1):105-16.e20. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2017.09.021.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Healthcare Costs, Family Health and History, Risk, Screening
Kistler CE, Golin C, Sundaram A
Individualized colorectal cancer screening discussions between older adults and their primary care providers: a cross-sectional study.
The aim of this study was to describe colorectal cancer (CRC) screening discussions and explore their associations with patient characteristics and screening intentions. The investigators found that CRC screening discussions varied by type of participant and content. They assert that future work is needed to determine if interventions focused on specific domains alters the appropriateness of participants' colorectal cancer screening intentions.
AHRQ-funded; HS021133.
Citation: Kistler CE, Golin C, Sundaram A .
Individualized colorectal cancer screening discussions between older adults and their primary care providers: a cross-sectional study.
MDM Policy Pract 2018 Jan-Jun;3(1):2381468318765172. doi: 10.1177/2381468318765172..
Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Shared Decision Making, Elderly, Primary Care, Screening
Martens CE, Crutchfield TM, Laping JL
Why wait until our community gets cancer?: Exploring CRC screening barriers and facilitators in the Spanish-speaking community in North Carolina.
The objectives for this paper were: (1) to improve understanding of preferences regarding potential colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program characteristics, and (2) to improve understanding of the barriers and facilitators around CRC screening with the Hispanic, immigrant community in North Carolina. They found that Hispanics may have a general awareness of and interest in CRC screening, but multiple barriers prevent them from getting screened, and recommended that special attention be given to designing culturally and linguistically appropriate programs to improve access to healthcare resources, insurance, and associated costs among Hispanics.
AHRQ-funded; HS019468.
Citation: Martens CE, Crutchfield TM, Laping JL .
Why wait until our community gets cancer?: Exploring CRC screening barriers and facilitators in the Spanish-speaking community in North Carolina.
J Cancer Educ 2016 Dec;31(4):652-59. doi: 10.1007/s13187-015-0890-4.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cultural Competence, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Screening
Volk RJ, Linder SK, Lopez-Olivo MA
Patient decision aids for colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review describes studies evaluating patient decision aids for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk adults and their impact on knowledge, screening intentions, and uptake. It concluded that decision aids improve knowledge and interest in screening, and lead to increased screening over no information, but their impact on screening is similar to general colorectal cancer screening information.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Volk RJ, Linder SK, Lopez-Olivo MA .
Patient decision aids for colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Am J Prev Med 2016 Nov;51(5):779-91. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2016.06.022.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Shared Decision Making, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Healthcare Utilization, Screening
McNellis RJ, Beswick-Escanlar V
AHRQ Author: McNellis RJ
Aspirin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer.
This case study involves a a 55-year-old man who presents to your office for a routine refill of his antihypertension medication, his 65-year-old brother who also visits you to ask about taking low-dose aspirin, and his 55-year-old wife, also your patient, who recently experienced abdominal pain,. It poses three multiple choice questions focused on the use of low-dose aspirin, together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: McNellis RJ, Beswick-Escanlar V .
Aspirin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer.
Am Fam Physician 2016 Oct 15;94(8):661-62.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cardiovascular Conditions, Medication, Prevention, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Case Study
Halm EA, Beaber EF, McLerran D
Association between primary care visits and colorectal cancer screening outcomes in the era of population health outreach.
The researchers assessed associations between primary care provider (PCP) visits and receipt of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical (FIT) or fecal occult blood test (FOBT). They found that patients with a greater number of PCP visits had higher rates of both incident CRC screening and colonoscopy after positive FIT/FOBT, even in health systems with active population health outreach programs.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Halm EA, Beaber EF, McLerran D .
Association between primary care visits and colorectal cancer screening outcomes in the era of population health outreach.
J Gen Intern Med 2016 Oct;31(10):1190-7. doi: 10.1007/s11606-016-3760-9..
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Primary Care, Screening
Tyler Ellis C, Charlton ME, Stitzenberg KB
Patient-reported roles, preferences, and expectations regarding treatment of stage i rectal cancer in the cancer care outcomes research and surveillance consortium.
The researchers identified patient roles, preferences, and expectations as they relate to treatment decision making for patients with stage I rectal cancer. They found that, in this study of 154 adults with newly-diagnosed and surgically treated stage 1 rectal cancer, the preferred decision-making role for patients did not match the actual decision-making process. They recommended that future efforts focus on bridging the gap between the decision-making process and patient preferences regarding various treatment approaches.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Tyler Ellis C, Charlton ME, Stitzenberg KB .
Patient-reported roles, preferences, and expectations regarding treatment of stage i rectal cancer in the cancer care outcomes research and surveillance consortium.
Dis Colon Rectum 2016 Oct;59(10):907-15. doi: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000662.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Shared Decision Making, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Experience, Patient and Family Engagement
Healy MA, Grenda TR, Suwanabol PA
Colon cancer operations at high- and low-mortality hospitals.
The authors sought to evaluate causes of mortality following colon cancer operations across hospitals. They found significant variation in mortality across hospitals for colon cancer operations, reflecting a need for improved operative decision-making to enhance outcomes and quality of care.
AHRQ-funded; HS020937; HS023621; HS000053.
Citation: Healy MA, Grenda TR, Suwanabol PA .
Colon cancer operations at high- and low-mortality hospitals.
Surgery 2016 Aug;160(2):359-65. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.04.035.
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Keywords: Adverse Events, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Mortality, Patient Safety, Surgery
Liss DT, Brown T, Lee JY
Diagnostic colonoscopy following a positive fecal occult blood test in community health center patients.
Fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is a pragmatic screening option for many community health centers (CHCs), but FOBT screening programs will not reduce mortality if patients with positive results do not undergo diagnostic colonoscopy (DC). This study was conducted to investigate DC completion among CHC patients. It found that DC completion was low overall, which raises concerns about whether FOBT can reduce CRC mortality in practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS021141.
Citation: Liss DT, Brown T, Lee JY .
Diagnostic colonoscopy following a positive fecal occult blood test in community health center patients.
Cancer Causes Control 2016 Jul;27(7):881-7. doi: 10.1007/s10552-016-0763-0.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, Community-Based Practice, Screening
John-Baptiste A, Schapira MM, Cravens C
AHRQ Author: John-Baptiste A, Cravens C, Siegel J, Lawrence W
The role of decision models in health care policy: a case study.
In 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) underwent a National Coverage Determination on computed tomography colonography (CTC) to screen for colorectal cancer. The Cancer Intervention & Surveillance Network developed decision models to inform this decision. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of models in this decision. It concluded that decision makers involved in the CTC decision believed in the adequacy of models to inform coverage decisions.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: John-Baptiste A, Schapira MM, Cravens C .
The role of decision models in health care policy: a case study.
Med Decis Making 2016 Jul;36(5):666-79. doi: 10.1177/0272989x16646732.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Shared Decision Making, Imaging, Policy
Chubak J, Whitlock EP, Williams SB
Aspirin for the prevention of cancer incidence and mortality: systematic evidence reviews for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The researchers conducted systematic reviews of aspirin and 1) total cancer mortality and incidence in persons eligible for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and 2) colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality and incidence in persons at average CRC risk.. Evidence from CVD primary and secondary prevention studies suggested that aspirin therapy reduces CRC incidence and perhaps mortality approximately 10 years after initiation.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200151I.
Citation: Chubak J, Whitlock EP, Williams SB .
Aspirin for the prevention of cancer incidence and mortality: systematic evidence reviews for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med 2016 Jun 21;164(12):814-25. doi: 10.7326/m15-2117.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cardiovascular Conditions, Medication, Mortality, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Rust G, Zhang S, Yu Z
Counties eliminating racial disparities in colorectal cancer mortality.
The researchers attempted to identify county-level variations in racial-ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer mortality rates. They found that county-level variation in social determinants, health care workforce, and health systems all were found to contribute to variations in cancer mortality disparity trend patterns from 1990 through 2010. They concluded that counties sustaining equality over time or moving from disparities to equality in cancer mortality suggest that disparities are not inevitable, and provide hope that more communities can achieve optimal and equitable cancer outcomes for all.
AHRQ-funded; HS022444.
Citation: Rust G, Zhang S, Yu Z .
Counties eliminating racial disparities in colorectal cancer mortality.
Cancer 2016 Jun 1;122(11):1735-48. doi: 10.1002/cncr.29958.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Disparities, Mortality, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Ellis CT, Samuel CA, Stitzenberg KB
National trends in nonoperative management of rectal adenocarcinoma.
The researchers examined the use of non-operative management (NOM) for rectal cancer over time and the patient- and facility-level factors associated with its use. They found evidence of increasing NOM use, with this increase occurring more frequently in black and uninsured/Medicaid patients, raising concern that increased NOM use may actually represent increasing disparities in rectal cancer care rather than innovation. They recommended further studies to assess survival differences by treatment strategy.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Ellis CT, Samuel CA, Stitzenberg KB .
National trends in nonoperative management of rectal adenocarcinoma.
J Clin Oncol 2016 May 10;34(14):1644-51. doi: 10.1200/jco.2015.64.2066.
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Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Disparities, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Treatments
Brenner AT, Gupta S, Ko LK
Development of a practical model for targeting patient decision support interventions to promote colorectal cancer screening in vulnerable populations.
The authors sought to develop a practical model for predicting probability of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening completion in a diverse safety-net population and a subsequent framework for targeting screening promotion interventions. Their model and framework may be useful for designing and delivering targeted interventions to promote CRC screening.
AHRQ-funded; HS013853.
Citation: Brenner AT, Gupta S, Ko LK .
Development of a practical model for targeting patient decision support interventions to promote colorectal cancer screening in vulnerable populations.
J Health Care Poor Underserved 2016;27(2):465-78. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2016.0090.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Shared Decision Making, Health Promotion, Screening, Vulnerable Populations
Liu Z, Zhang K, Du XL
Risks of developing breast and colorectal cancer in association with incomes and geographic locations in Texas: a retrospective cohort study.
This study aimed to determine whether median household income was associated with the risk of developing breast and colorectal cancer in Texas and to identify higher cancer risks by race/ethnicity and geographic areas. It demonstrated that higher income was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and a decreased risk of colorectal cancer in Texas.
AHRQ-funded; HS018956.
Citation: Liu Z, Zhang K, Du XL .
Risks of developing breast and colorectal cancer in association with incomes and geographic locations in Texas: a retrospective cohort study.
BMC Cancer 2016 Apr 26;16:294. doi: 10.1186/s12885-016-2324-z.
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Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Risk, Social Determinants of Health
Thompson KD, Connor SJ, Walls DM
Patients with ulcerative colitis are more concerned about complications of their disease than side effects of medications.
The survey’s aim was to better understand what aspects of ulcerative colitis (UC) and UC management, are most concerning to patients, and how they would like to be informed about treatment options. It found that most patients (87 percent) wanted to share treatment decision making with their doctors. Patients were most concerned about the risk of colorectal cancer (37 percent), and the possible need for an ileostomy (29 percent).
AHRQ-funded; HS021747.
Citation: Thompson KD, Connor SJ, Walls DM .
Patients with ulcerative colitis are more concerned about complications of their disease than side effects of medications.
Inflamm Bowel Dis 2016 Apr;22(4):940-7. doi: 10.1097/mib.0000000000000740.
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Keywords: Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Care Management, Medication