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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedPhillips L, Hendren S, Humiston S
Improving breast and colon cancer screening rates: a comparison of letters, automated phone calls, or both.
The goal of this study was to understand the differential effects of low-cost automated telephone and mailed interventions on cancer screening rates in a primary care practice. It found that letters plus automated telephone calls are better than either alone in increasing cancer screening rates among patients who are overdue for screening.
AHRQ-funded; HS022440
Citation: Phillips L, Hendren S, Humiston S .
Improving breast and colon cancer screening rates: a comparison of letters, automated phone calls, or both.
J Am Board Fam Med. 2015 Jan-Feb;28(1):46-54. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2015.01.140174..
Keywords: Primary Care, Screening, Cancer, Prevention, Patient Adherence/Compliance