[Federal Register: September 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 174)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-05-0398X]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-371-5983
and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail
to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Evaluation of an Intervention to Increase Colorectal Cancer
Screening in Primary Care Clinics--New--National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the
third most frequent form of cancer and the second leading cause of
cancer-related deaths among both men and women in the United States.
Research shows that screening can reduce both the occurrence of
colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer deaths. Screening is beneficial
for: (1) Detection and removal of precancerous polyps, resulting in
patients recovering without progression to a diagnosis of cancer, and
(2) early detection of CRC for more effective treatment and improved
survival. Regular CRC screening is recommended for people aged 50 years
and older. Many screening tests are widely available and screening has
been shown to be effective in reducing CRC mortality. Despite this
demonstrated effectiveness, CRC screening remains low. Some reasons
attributed to the low screening rates include limited public awareness
of CRC and the benefits of screening, failure of health care providers
to recommend screening to patients, and inefficient surveillance and
support systems in many health care settings.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and understand the effect
of a multi-component intervention on CRC screening rates in primary
care clinics. The study will also examine the effects of the
intervention conditions on behavioral outcomes (e.g., clinician-patient
discussions about CRC screening) and on attitudes, beliefs, opinions,
and social influence surrounding CRC screening among patients,
clinicians, and clinic support staff. The target population includes
average-risk patients aged 50-80 years, clinicians, and clinic support
staff within the primary care clinics in two managed care organizations
(MCOs).
There are three tasks in this study. In Task 1, 180 primary care
clinicians will complete a survey assessing demographics; opinions
about preventive services; CRC screening training and practices;
satisfaction with CRC screening; and CRC screening beliefs,
facilitators, and barriers. The survey will be administered to primary
care clinicians pre- and post-intervention. In Task 2, 180 clinic
support staff will complete a survey assessing demographics; work-
related responsibilities; opinions about preventive services; CRC
training and practices; satisfaction with CRC screening; and CRC
screening beliefs, facilitators, and barriers. The survey will be
administered to clinic support staff pre- and post intervention. In
Task 3, clinic patients will complete a survey assessing demographics,
health status; receipt of previous CRC screening and other preventive
services; knowledge and opinions about CRC and CRC screening; and
social support. The survey will be administered to 4,252 patients pre-
intervention baseline and 4,252 patients post-intervention follow-up.
We are requesting OMB clearance for one year. There are no costs to
respondents other than their time.
Estimate of Annualized Burden Hours Table
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Respondents respondents responses per response (in (in hours)
respondent hours)
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Clinicians...................................... 180 2 30/60 180
Clinic Support Staff............................ 180 2 25/60 150
Patients surveyed only at baseline.............. 3002 1 20/60 1,001
Patients surveyed at baseline and follow-up..... 1250 2 20/60 833
Patients surveyed only at follow-up............. 3002 1 20/60 1,001
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Dated: August 31, 2005.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 05-17892 Filed 9-8-05; 8:45 am]
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