Reducing Rural Colon Cancer Disparities

Inclusion Criteria for Primary Care Provider/Staff Participants -Eligible providers and staff include physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, case managers, medical assistants, administrative staff, or other employees of the clinic involved in the cancer screening and follow-up process.

Inclusion Criteria for Patient Participants (Interview)

-Positive FOBT or colonoscopy

Inclusion Criteria for Patient Participants (Survey)

50 years of age or older
Had a colonoscopy at one of Southern Illinois Healthcare's facilities within the last 24 months

Inclusion Criteria for Colonoscopy Provider/Staff Participants -Provider and a staff or mid-level provider in each office (5 colonoscopy providers in the Southern Illinois Healthcare region)

Exclusion Criteria for Primary Care Provider/Staff Participants

-None

Exclusion Criteria for Patient Participants (Interview)

Negative FOBT or colonoscopy
Exclusion Criteria for Patient Participants (Survey)
Younger than 50 years of age

Exclusion Criteria for Colonoscopy Provider/Staff Participants None