PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Test the feasibility of Witness CARES (WC) Services to achieve colorectal carcinoma (CRC) screening for non-adherent Medicaid clients.
II. Develop an algorithm for predicting CRC screening outcomes following intervention services.
OUTLINE:
Patients who are not prepared for a colonoscopy or stool test receive educational materials, messages, and videos electronically or by mail with information about colorectal screening and are followed up by phone within 2 weeks. Patients desiring colonoscopy receive navigator assistance with obtaining the screening (e.g.,determining gastrointestinal doctor, scheduling appointment, prep materials and process, transportation, escort). Patients desiring a stool test receive navigator assistance by facilitating fecal tests.
After completion of study, patients are followed up periodically.
