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Performance of Colorectal Cancer Screening Steps in Primary Care

Discussion: This analysis revealed the differences in which physicians in primary care complete CRC screening steps. The approach and completion of screening steps varied greatly among practices. There was a correlation between the quantitative data and the qualitative data. The analysis from both methodologies produced similar results and supports each other\u27s assessment. All of the practices analyzed possessed one of the essential elements (a physician recommendation) which is the foundation for increased screening. All of the practices have the potential to expand upon this foundation in order to ensure that all eligible patients are approached and screened for CRC. The correlation between the essential elements and completion of screening will be further explored in future research

Knowledge and Perceived barriers about Diabetic Retinopathy and Dilated eye exam in patients with Diabetes

Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that 68% of the population from this primary care practice got a dilated eye exam within a year. Facilitators were awareness/knowledge about the DR and DFE, eye problems and information from their doctors. Almost 20% of the patients did not get an eye exam as recommended. Various barriers included cost, transportation issues, time constraint issues, lack of symptoms of the disease, and fear of the exam. There is a significance difference in getting an eye exam by the type of insurance with a smaller percentage of Medicaid recipients (60%) meeting the guidelines compared to Private (94% and 80%) (p=0.01) Improved provider education efforts that address patient barriers may increase adherence to the recommendations for getting a DFE. Information and support on diabetic retinopathy and the importance of a dilated eye exam can help motivate diabetes patients to be examined by ophthalmologists