Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in patients with signs or symptoms of suspected colorectal cancer (CRC): a joint guideline from the Association of Coloproctology …
KJ Monahan, MM Davies, M Abulafi, A Banerjea… - Gut, 2022 - gut.bmj.com
Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) has a high sensitivity for the detection of colorectal
cancer (CRC). In a symptomatic population FIT may identify those patients who require …
cancer (CRC). In a symptomatic population FIT may identify those patients who require …
Faecal immunochemical testing for adults with symptoms of colorectal cancer attending English primary care: a retrospective cohort study of 14 487 consecutive test …
BD Nicholson, T James, M Paddon… - Alimentary …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is recommended by the National Institute
for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to triage symptomatic primary care patients for further …
for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to triage symptomatic primary care patients for further …
Sociodemographic variations in the uptake of faecal immunochemical tests in primary care: a retrospective study
JA Bailey, AJ Morton, J Jones, CJ Chapman… - British Journal of …, 2023 - bjgp.org
Background Faecal immunochemical test (FIT) usage for symptomatic patients is increasing,
but variations in use caused by sociodemographic factors are unknown. A clinical pathway …
but variations in use caused by sociodemographic factors are unknown. A clinical pathway …
The Fast Track FIT study: diagnostic accuracy of faecal immunochemical test for haemoglobin in patients with suspected colorectal cancer
JL Turvill, D Turnock, D Cottingham, M Haritakis… - British Journal of …, 2021 - bjgp.org
Background The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) is now available to support clinicians in
the assessment of patients at low risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and within the bowel …
the assessment of patients at low risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and within the bowel …
Faecal immunochemical testing in symptomatic patients to prioritize investigation: diagnostic accuracy from NICE FIT Study
N D'Souza, TG Delisle, M Chen… - British Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background This study investigated whether a quantitative faecal immunochemical test (FIT)
could be used to select patients with either high-or low-risk symptoms of colorectal cancer …
could be used to select patients with either high-or low-risk symptoms of colorectal cancer …
Barriers and facilitators to faecal immunochemical testing in symptomatic populations: A rapid systematic scoping review and gap analysis
S Hamer‐Kiwacz, H Berntsson… - Journal of Evaluation …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is used to triage people with signs or symptoms of
a colorectal cancer (CRC). Recent guidelines have recommended further research to …
a colorectal cancer (CRC). Recent guidelines have recommended further research to …
[HTML][HTML] Primary care clinicians' perceptions of colorectal cancer screening tests for older adults
R Park, CM Boyd, CE Pollack, J Massare, Y Choi… - Preventive Medicine …, 2021 - Elsevier
Colonoscopy is an effective screening test for colorectal cancer but is associated with
significant risks and burdens, especially in older adults. Stool tests, which are more …
significant risks and burdens, especially in older adults. Stool tests, which are more …
Public preferences for using quantitative faecal immunochemical test versus colonoscopy as diagnostic test for colorectal cancer: evidence from an online survey
C von Wagner, W Verstraete, Y Hirst, BD Nicholson… - BJGP open, 2020 - bjgpopen.org
Background There has been interest in using the non-invasive, home-based quantitative
faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to rule out colorectal cancer (CRC) in high-risk …
faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to rule out colorectal cancer (CRC) in high-risk …
[HTML][HTML] The role of chronic conditions in influencing symptom attribution and anticipated help-seeking for potential lung cancer symptoms: a vignette-based study
Background Very little is known about the influence of chronic conditions on symptom
attribution and help-seeking for potential cancer symptoms. Aim To determine if symptom …
attribution and help-seeking for potential cancer symptoms. Aim To determine if symptom …
The elusive diagnosis of cancer: testing times
Overuse of diagnostic testing occurs when the potential harms of testing outweigh the
potential benefits. This overuse is regarded as a driver of overdiagnosis in primary care, but …
potential benefits. This overuse is regarded as a driver of overdiagnosis in primary care, but …