Information design for bowel cancer detection: The impact of using information visualisation to help patients prepare for colonoscopy screening

Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers in the world, and colonoscopy is the most sensitive procedure to detect it. Colonoscopy success depends on the quality of bowel preparation, yet the way information is designed and communicated to patients does not meet their needs. By considering how information is conveyed through three different outputs (booklet, motion graphics and app), this study investigates the advantages of using visualised information when communicating bowel preparation instructions for colonoscopy screening. A user-centered multiple-methods approach was followed and results show how user performance benefits from the use of information visualisation. A set of guidelines is given to inform the development of bowel preparation instructions and other similar health related communications

Gastrointestinal Cancer

This article summarizes the literature surrounding gastrointestinal cancer including etiology, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in older people. Gastrointestinal cancer is an umbrella term for a collection of cancers that affect the digestive system. There are 10 gastrointestinal cancers, including: esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, small bowel cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder and biliary tract cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, colorectal cancer, and anal cancer. While gastrointestinal cancer occurs commonly worldwide, the prevalence of the different types of gastrointestinal cancers differs widely, with colorectal and liver cancers the most prevalent and gastrointestinal stromal tumors very rare. A key risk factor for all gastrointestinal cancers is increasing age. Screening programs are in place in some countries for colorectal cancer for older adults, but none exist for any of the other nine gastrointestinal cancers. There is an advanced knowledge and understanding in the diagnosis and treatment of all gastrointestinal cancers. Recommendations are in place to improve the mental and physical health of gastrointestinal cancer survivors through lifestyle modification. However, there is a need for further research using a gold standard experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for cancer survivors

Legislative Documents

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