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The Colorectal Cancer Screening Program faced significant disruptions, especially in colonoscopy referrals, increasing delays by over 40%. Adopting best practices and improving coordination are crucial for enhancing cancer screening program resilience.

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  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health Policy
  • Process Analysis

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  • The Colorectal Cancer Screening Program in Northern Portugal, established in 2018, aims to detect colorectal cancer early.
  • The study evaluates the program's performance and efficiency, particularly its response to disruptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of disruptions on the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program's operational efficiency.
  • To identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement within the screening workflow.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study analyzed administrative records from 2020-2022.
  • Process Mining techniques were employed to map and analyze workflow variations.
  • Comparative performance analysis was conducted across different time periods and administrative areas.

Main Results:

  • Significant workflow disruptions observed, with delays in the consultation-to-colonoscopy transition increasing by over 40%.
  • Resilient healthcare services maintained shorter delays in kit distribution and laboratory processing.
  • Performance varied significantly, with coordinated regions showing up to 30% faster transition times.

Conclusions:

  • Process Mining identified critical vulnerabilities in the screening program, particularly during the pandemic.
  • Targeted interventions, including adopting best practices and improving coordination, are essential for program resilience.
  • Standardizing workflows and enhancing inter-service coordination are key recommendations for mitigating disruptions.