Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2019

Document Type

Capstone

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

College Granting Degree

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Tamara Love

Abstract

Background: Worldwide, Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death (Bevan & Rutter, 2018). In the United States of America, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death related to cancer (Green et al., 2019). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions of people are not screening as recommended and thus missing the chance to prevent or detect early CRC when treatment could often lead to a cure (CDC, 2016). CRC is a highly valued preventive service, but sadly underused. Purpose: The project goal was to evaluate the Colorectal screening program in one of the Florida Community Health Centers (FCHC) to determine if the center meets the National goal of 80% within the past 10 months, and to provide recommendations for future screening practices. Methods: This project was conducted using retrospective chart reviews to calculate the CRC screening rates from July to September of 2019. Recommendations were made using the best available evidence. Results: The clinical analyses of the CRC screening of the FCHC revealed only 60% of patients were screened by September 2019. As per the survey conducted among the providers showed 100% awareness on all aspects except there is no designated staff that follows the CRC screening. Implications: The Florida Community Health Center (FCHC), failed to reach the National goal of 80% and the Health 2020 people goal of 70%. To increase the CRC screening rates, it is suggested that a new project champion be assigned to ensure the program’s success.

Extent

37 p.

Identifier

FA00007532

Format

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