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  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is integral to managing patients with suspected colorectal cancer symptoms in primary care.
  • Positive FIT results (≥10 µg Hb/g) trigger urgent referrals, while negative results lead to routine management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore healthcare professionals' experiences with symptomatic FIT delivery.
  • To identify perceived benefits, drawbacks, and implementation challenges of FIT pathways.
  • To inform future improvements in FIT service delivery.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with UK primary and secondary care professionals.
  • Thirty interviews were conducted, guided by an iterative topic guide.
  • Thematic analysis was applied to coded interview transcripts.

Main Results:

  • Symptomatic FIT enhances clinical decision-making confidence and identifies more patients for colorectal neoplasia investigation.
  • Workload impact varied, with primary care often experiencing increased burden.
  • Concerns include FIT overuse, investigation burden from false positives, diagnostic delays, and uncertainty regarding rectal bleeding management and repeat FIT value.

Conclusions:

  • Symptomatic FIT is generally perceived as beneficial by health professionals.
  • Further evidence and guidance are needed for optimal FIT application and management strategies.