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Umbrella review of strategies to improve uptake of screening programmes. Eur J Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
High participation rates in screening programmes targeting non-communicable diseases are instrumental in achieving full screening benefits; however, screening programmes remain underused, especially among vulnerable populations. We conducted an umbrella review to assess the type of approaches screening programmes use to maximise uptake, the effectiveness of the approaches and the impact on equity.
Methods
Electronic databases were searched (1999-2019) for systematic reviews on approaches aimed at improving uptake of screening programmes for adults in middle- and high-income countries, with participation rate as the primary outcome. A narrative synthesis was undertaken to present the results by strategy, screening programme and strength of evidence. This study was registered in PROSPERO [CRD42019132087].
Results
In total, 3,059 records were identified, and 82 systematic reviews were included. Preliminary findings suggest contradictory evidence, and effectiveness appears to depend on the disease screened for and specific program implementation. Invitation methods including letters and direct reminders seem to work universally. However, combined approaches using access-enhancing, individual- and system-directed strategies seem to be more effective than single approaches such as invitation methods alone. Few studies evaluated the impact on equity.
Conclusions
Strategies to improve uptake of screening programmes have the potential to be effective. However, there are many components within the system, either at individual, health care professional or health care system level that can influence uptake of screening programmes. Within each screening programme, it is likely that a range of interventions is needed to improve the uptake as opposed to a single intervention.
Key messages
Improving uptake of screening programmes is a complex issue with many factors influencing the process. A range of interventions is favoured over single interventions.
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P48 Systematic review of dietary salt reduction policies: evidence for an “effectiveness hierarchy”? J Epidemiol Community Health 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/jech-2016-208064.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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P46 Potential changes in cardiovascular and gastric cancer disease burdens under different salt policies in England: an IMPACT NCDmicrosimulation study. Br J Soc Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/jech-2016-208064.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OP75 Sugar Sweetened Beverages Coverage in the British Media – An Analysis of Public Health Advocacy versus Pro-Industry Messaging. Br J Soc Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/jech-2016-208064.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OP11 The effects of maximising the UK’s tobacco control score on inequalities in smoking prevalence and premature coronary heart disease mortality: a modelling study. Br J Soc Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/jech-2015-206256.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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PP57 Effectiveness of policy actions to improve population dietary patterns and prevent diet related non-communicable diseases: scoping review. Br J Soc Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/jech-2015-206256.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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