Effectiveness of Colonoscopy Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Effectiveness of Colonoscopy Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Evaluation of the effectiveness of colonoscopy is of paramount importance when colonoscopy is considered as a CRC screening tool, for example, in a national screening programme. Further, cost effectiveness needs to be addressed when prioritising screening over other healthcare measures. A valid evaluation of cost effectiveness requires a valid estimate of effectiveness. There are two overarching measures for effectiveness of colonoscopy: reduction in incidence of CRC and reduction in mortality from CRC. In the following paragraphs, we explain the current status for effectiveness of colonoscopy screening with regard to CRC incidence and mortality, and give an overview of developments in this field.
Effectiveness of Colonoscopy Screening
Evaluation of the effectiveness of colonoscopy is of paramount importance when colonoscopy is considered as a CRC screening tool, for example, in a national screening programme. Further, cost effectiveness needs to be addressed when prioritising screening over other healthcare measures. A valid evaluation of cost effectiveness requires a valid estimate of effectiveness. There are two overarching measures for effectiveness of colonoscopy: reduction in incidence of CRC and reduction in mortality from CRC. In the following paragraphs, we explain the current status for effectiveness of colonoscopy screening with regard to CRC incidence and mortality, and give an overview of developments in this field.