OBJECTIVE: This systematic review explores how computer-tailored, behavioral
interventions implemented and delivered via the Web have been operationalized in a variety …

Persons with a family history (FH) of colorectal cancer (CRC) or adenomas that are not due
to known hereditary syndromes have an increased risk for CRC. An understanding of these …

Background There is a trend towards greater patient involvement in healthcare decisions.
Although screening is usually perceived as good for the health of the population, there are …

Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the
biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness …

Background Appropriate screening may reduce the mortality and morbidity of colorectal,
breast, and cervical cancers. However, effective implementation strategies are warranted if …

There are differences between African-American and white patients with colorectal cancer,
concerning their characteristics before and after diagnosis. Whites are more likely to adhere …

Although individuals and nurses value tailored health interventions, incorporating tailored
interventions into research is fraught with pitfalls. This manuscript provides guidance on …

Research has identified several communication strategies that could increase adherence to
colorectal cancer screening recommendations. Two promising strategies are tailoring and …

For cancer screening programmes to bring about reductions in mortality, a substantial
proportion of the population must participate. Programmes with low uptake can be ineffective …

Objective CRC screening interventions tailored to the Expanded Health Belief Model
(EHBM) socio-psychological factors have been developed, but the contributions of individual …