Practice facilitation to improve colorectal cancer screening in federally qualified health care clinics in rural Missouri

Abstract

Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the United States.Compelling evidence shows that early screening detects CRC at earlier stages, improving survival rates. Missouri Partnership to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening (MPICCS) utilizes staff members called practice facilitators to increase CRC screening rates at rural health care clinics. Practice facilitators assist partner clinics in implementing evidence-based interventions (EBIs).