Objective: Despite the high prevalence of CRC and the proven benefits of faecal sampling tests, participation rates in CRC screening are suboptimal. Literature has identified a number of barriers to participation, inc...Objective: Despite the high prevalence of CRC and the proven benefits of faecal sampling tests, participation rates in CRC screening are suboptimal. Literature has identified a number of barriers to participation, including faecal aversion. Emerging test technologies suggest blood-based molecular markers might provide an alternative, more acceptable option, for CRC screening tests. We aim to determine preference for blood compared to faeces as the sample for the screening test. Methods: A survey was mailed to 956 South Australians aged 50 to 74 years. Data were collected on sample preference, demographic variables, and ratings of screening test convenience and comfort. Results: The survey yielded a 43% response rate. The majority of participants preferred to provide a blood sample (78% v 22%, p < 0.001). Women were more likely to prefer blood than men (82% vs 74%, p = 0.05). Sample experience influenced preferences, with a significantly higher preference for faeces among participants with experience in faecal sampling (27% vs 17% with no experience, p < 0.05). Participants who preferred to provide a faecal sample rated it significantly more convenient (p < 0.001), more comfortable (p < 0.001), and more acceptable (p < 0.001) than those who preferred blood sampling. Conclusions: Survey participants overwhelmingly indicate a preference for the idea of a blood sample over a faecal sample for CRC screening. Preference was influenced by gender, experience with sampling method and the individual’s perception of sampling convenience, sampling comfort and sample acceptability. Our results suggest population participation rates are likely to improve with blood-based screening tests.展开更多
目的观察3种不同的方法对超声刀清洗效果。方法通过目测法和隐血试验法,对3种清洗方法清洗后超声刀进行了评价。结果目测法与隐血试验法检测清洗后超声刀洁净质量以C组方法清洗质量合格率最高,均达到98.68%。使用后带血的超声刀单独用...目的观察3种不同的方法对超声刀清洗效果。方法通过目测法和隐血试验法,对3种清洗方法清洗后超声刀进行了评价。结果目测法与隐血试验法检测清洗后超声刀洁净质量以C组方法清洗质量合格率最高,均达到98.68%。使用后带血的超声刀单独用多酶洗剂浸泡或过氧化氢浸泡都不足以达到彻底清洗干净。结论使用后的超声刀经过预清洗,用浓度为30 g/L过氧化氢溶液浸泡5 m in,再用碱性复合酶稀释液浸泡5 m in,进行手工清洗可以获得满意的清洗效果。展开更多
文摘Objective: Despite the high prevalence of CRC and the proven benefits of faecal sampling tests, participation rates in CRC screening are suboptimal. Literature has identified a number of barriers to participation, including faecal aversion. Emerging test technologies suggest blood-based molecular markers might provide an alternative, more acceptable option, for CRC screening tests. We aim to determine preference for blood compared to faeces as the sample for the screening test. Methods: A survey was mailed to 956 South Australians aged 50 to 74 years. Data were collected on sample preference, demographic variables, and ratings of screening test convenience and comfort. Results: The survey yielded a 43% response rate. The majority of participants preferred to provide a blood sample (78% v 22%, p < 0.001). Women were more likely to prefer blood than men (82% vs 74%, p = 0.05). Sample experience influenced preferences, with a significantly higher preference for faeces among participants with experience in faecal sampling (27% vs 17% with no experience, p < 0.05). Participants who preferred to provide a faecal sample rated it significantly more convenient (p < 0.001), more comfortable (p < 0.001), and more acceptable (p < 0.001) than those who preferred blood sampling. Conclusions: Survey participants overwhelmingly indicate a preference for the idea of a blood sample over a faecal sample for CRC screening. Preference was influenced by gender, experience with sampling method and the individual’s perception of sampling convenience, sampling comfort and sample acceptability. Our results suggest population participation rates are likely to improve with blood-based screening tests.
文摘目的观察3种不同的方法对超声刀清洗效果。方法通过目测法和隐血试验法,对3种清洗方法清洗后超声刀进行了评价。结果目测法与隐血试验法检测清洗后超声刀洁净质量以C组方法清洗质量合格率最高,均达到98.68%。使用后带血的超声刀单独用多酶洗剂浸泡或过氧化氢浸泡都不足以达到彻底清洗干净。结论使用后的超声刀经过预清洗,用浓度为30 g/L过氧化氢溶液浸泡5 m in,再用碱性复合酶稀释液浸泡5 m in,进行手工清洗可以获得满意的清洗效果。