Date of Conferral
2018
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Anne Vitale
Abstract
Colorectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Early screening
provides the best prospects for preventing the morbidity and mortality associated with the
disease. Nurses have the duty to promote health and prevent diseases. However, low rates
of colorectal cancer screening continue to be reported, especially among African
Americans who continue to suffer disproportionately from the disease. There is a need for
a culturally-sensitive clinical practice guideline that nurses can use to educate patients
appropriately on colorectal cancer. The practice focused question for this project was
designed to explore whether a culturally-sensitive clinical practice guideline to increase
colorectal cancer screening among African Americans could be developed using best
practices. The health belief model informed the background, development, and
implementation of this project. Evidence from peer-reviewed nursing literature was
synthesized in a literature review matrix and then used to develop a clinical practice
guideline to increase colorectal cancer screening. It is anticipated that this guideline will
improve nursing practice by equipping nurses with the knowledge and skill to provide
culturally-sensitive education on colorectal cancer and screening. Through the patient
education and enhanced nursing practice stipulated in the clinical practice guideline,
health care providers may work to eliminate disparities in colorectal cancer screening
among African Americans.
Recommended Citation
Omenukor, Keyna, "Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Screening Guideline for African American Populations" (2018). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 4880.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4880
