Table 5 Factors influencing GP recommendation of CRC screening
Factor | Very influential (%) | Somewhat influential (%) | Not influential (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Clinical evidence in medical literature | 569 (62.6) | 306 (33.7) | 34 (3.7) | 909 (94.7) |
Screening uptake rates | 165 (18.8) | 456 (51.9) | 257 (29.3) | 878 (91.5) |
Continuing education/conferences/meetings | 320 (35.6) | 492 (54.7) | 88 (9.8) | 900 (93.8) |
Primary Care Trust (PCT) policy | 367 (40.7) | 412 (45.7) | 123 (13.6) | 902 (94.0) |
National policy | 541 (63.6) | 266 (31.3) | 43 (5.1) | 850 (88.5) |