About this resource:
Source: The Guide to Community Preventive Services
Last Reviewed: July 2010
Workgroups: Cancer Workgroup, Access to Health Services Workgroup
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends using client reminders to increase screening for breast cancer. These reminders are messages that tell people they’re due for screening, and they can be delivered in writing (letter, postcard, or email) or by phone. CPSTF noted that these reminders can be enhanced by:
- Follow-up reminders
- Added information on the benefits of screening and ways to overcome barriers
- Help scheduling appointments
CPSTF found strong evidence that these interventions are effective.
Objectives related to this resource (1)
Little or no detectable change
Suggested Citation
Guide to Community Preventive Services. (2010). Cancer Screening: Client Reminders – Breast Cancer. Retrieved from https://www.thecommunityguide.org/findings/cancer-screening-client-reminders-breast-cancer
