Patient-reported outcomes following flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer in a demonstration screening programme in the UK

Conclusions
PROMs indicate high acceptability of FS screening in 58–59 year olds, with no adverse effects on colorectal symptoms, health status or psychological wellbeing.

Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Robb, K. A., Lo, S. H., Power, E., Kralj-Hans, I., Edwards, R., Vance, M., von Wagner, C., Atkin, W., Wardle, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research