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Understanding patient commitment for colorectal cancer screening in Southern Alberta
132 leaves : col. ill. ; 29 cmThe purpose of this naturalistic inquiry was to understand factors that influence patients’
commitment to colorectal cancer screening, specifically colonoscopy. Fifteen personcentred
interviews were conducted: 10 with individuals who had completed screening,
and 5 with individuals who declined. Three subthemes (relationship, motivation, and
human agency) were associated with the overarching theme of regard or disregard for
vulnerability. Participants who perceived a disregard for their vulnerability by their health
care provider (HCP) frequently chose to decline screening even though they showed a
high level of commitment to health promotion. Participants who perceived a regard for
vulnerability by their HCP frequently chose to accept screening. The nursing profession
can show a regard for patient vulnerability by enhancing communication techniques and
concentrating on being attentive to patient concerns which will build a trusting
relationship with patients and enhance screening rates. Persistence in the relationship can
change a patient’s decision in time