Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2012
Understanding the potential and challenges of adenoma treatment as a prevention opportunity: insights from the BeWEL formative study.
To explore prevention opportunities presented by colorectal adenoma diagnosis and inform engagement strategies for the BeWEL study (body weight and physical activity lifestyle intervention for colorectal cancer screening participants who have undergone adenoma removal). ⋯ The study illustrates the value of exploratory research into patient understanding to improve communications and health services. Without unduly worrying patients, professionals should explain how to reduce risk of adenoma, cancer and other diseases, particularly through diet, physical activity and weight reduction.