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The current "Gold Standard" colorectal cancer (CRC) screening approach of faecal occult blood test (FOBT) with follow-up colonoscopy has been shown to significantly improve morbidity and mortality, by enabling the early detection of disease. However, its efficacy is predicated on high levels of population participation in screening. Several international studies have shown continued low rates of screening participation, especially amongst highly vulnerable lower socio-economic cohorts, with minimal improvement using current recruitment strategies. Research suggests that a complex of dynamic factors (patient, clinician, and the broader health system) contribute to low citizen engagement. This paper argues that the challenges of screening participation can be better addressed by (1) developing dynamic multifaceted technological interventions collaboratively across stakeholders using human-centered design; (2) integrating consumer-centred artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to maximise ease of use for CRC screening; and (3) tailored strategies that maximise population screening engagement, especially amongst the most vulnerable.

Item Type:	Refereed Article
Keywords:	colorectal cancer, screening, consumer-centred health, health technology
Research Division:	Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Research Group:	Clinical sciences
Research Field:	Gastroenterology and hepatology
Objective Division:	Health
Objective Group:	Clinical health
Objective Field:	Prevention of human diseases and conditions
UTAS Author:	Ameen, S (Mr Saleem Ameen)
UTAS Author:	Wong, MC (Dr Ming Wong)
UTAS Author:	Turner, P (Associate Professor Paul Turner)
UTAS Author:	Yee, KC (Dr Kwang Yee)
ID Code:	155512
Year Published:	2023
Deposited By:	Medicine
Deposited On:	2023-02-26
Last Modified:	2023-03-01
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