Self-administered faecal occult blood tests do not increase compliance with screening for colorectal cancer: results of a randomized controlled trial.

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In the UK, compliance with conventional faecal occult blood (FOB) tests such as Haemoccult is about 50% in the general population. It has been postulated that characteristics of the performance of conventional tests, in particular the need for dextrous gathering and manipulation of faeces, delay in receiving results, and the recommended dietary restrictions, may all diminish compliance. New FOB tests have been developed, popularly termed 'magic toilet paper' tests, which not only minimize fae...

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Authors: Verne, J; Kettner, J; Mant, D; Farmer, A; Mortenson, N

• Journal: European journal of cancer prevention : the official journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP)
• Volume: 2
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 301-305
• Publication date: 1993-07-01
• EISSN: 1473-5709
• ISSN: 0959-8278
• Language: English
• Keywords: Age Factors; Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; Middle Aged; Mass Screening; Adult; Sensitivity and Specificity; Male; Colonic Neoplasms; Aged; Rectal Neoplasms; Self-Examination; Diet; Humans; Occult Blood; Female; Patient Compliance; Sex Factors