Article ; Online: Roadmap to improve the organized cancer screening programs - The case of colorectal cancer screening in Montenegro.
Journal of cancer policy
2023 Volume 39, Page(s) 100464
Abstract: Background: Implementation of organized cancer screening programs comes with many challenges and barriers, which may inhibit the achievement of the screening activities' desired benefits. In this paper we outline a plan for improving the colorectal ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Implementation of organized cancer screening programs comes with many challenges and barriers, which may inhibit the achievement of the screening activities' desired benefits. In this paper we outline a plan for improving the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening system in Montenegro. Methods: We formulated a roadmap, which was generally defined as a country-specific strategic plan to improve cancer screening programs. The roadmap development was an iterative, step-by-step process. First, we described the current screening program, then identified and described key barriers, and finally proposed actions to overcome them. Multiple sources of information (e.g., documents, expert opinions) were collected and processed by local and international stakeholders. Results: The CRC screening program was implemented between 2013-2019 by gradually increasing the invitation of the target population. Key barriers of the implementation were defined: 1) Lack of colonoscopy capacity in the northern part of the country; 2) Inadequate information technology systems; 3) Inadequate public promotion of screening. The defined actions were related to overcoming lack of available resources (e.g., financial, human and technological), to improve the policy environment and the knowledge, and to facilitate information sharing. Conclusion: The collaboration between local stakeholders of CRC screening and researchers experienced in planning and evaluating screening programs resulted in the first comprehensive description of CRC screening in Montenegro, detailed understanding of key barriers that emerged during implementation and a carefully designed list of actions. The implementation of these actions and the evaluation of whether barriers were solved will be captured in the upcoming period by maintaining this collaboration. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Montenegro ; Early Detection of Cancer/methods ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colonoscopy ; Health Services Needs and Demand |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-12-15 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ISSN | 2213-5383 |
| ISSN (online) | 2213-5383 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jcpo.2023.100464 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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