Timely Follow-up of Positive Fecal Occult Blood Tests Strategies Associated With Improvement.

Improving Follow-Up for Positive Colorectal Cancer Screening 09/01/09. Screening programs aimed at early diagnosis have proven to reduce both the incidence and mortality related to colorectal cancer (CRC). The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is used for most VA patients screened for CRC. Investigators in this study sought to determine the impact of an electronic reminder on the timeliness and proportion of patients referred to gastroenterology (GI) for evaluation after a positive FOBT (Free full-text). American Journal of Preventive Medicine via Health Services Research & Development Service (HSR&D)