[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 5, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52334-52335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-14622]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-06-0398x]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a 
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 
and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance 
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail 
to [email protected].
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Evaluation of an Intervention to Increase Colorectal Cancer 
Screening in Primary Care Clinics--New--National Center for Chronic 
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most frequent form of cancer 
and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men 
and women in the United States. Research shows that screening can 
reduce both the occurrence of colorectal cancer and

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colorectal cancer deaths. Screening is beneficial for: (1) Detection 
and removal of precancerous polyps, resulting in patients recovering 
without progression to a diagnosis of cancer, and (2) early detection 
of CRC for more effective treatment and improved survival. Regular CRC 
screening is recommended for people aged 50 years and older. Many 
screening tests are widely available and screening has been shown to be 
effective in reducing CRC mortality. Despite this demonstrated 
effectiveness, CRC screening remains low. Some reasons attributed to 
the low screening rates include limited public awareness of CRC and the 
benefits of screening, failure of health care providers to recommend 
screening to patients, and inefficient surveillance and support systems 
in many health care settings.
    The purpose of this one-time study is to evaluate and understand 
the effect of a multi-component intervention on CRC screening rates in 
primary care clinics. The study will also examine the effects of the 
intervention conditions on behavioral outcomes (e.g., clinician-patient 
discussions about CRC screening) and on attitudes, beliefs, opinions, 
and social influence surrounding CRC screening among patients. The 
target population includes average-risk patients aged 50-80 years, 
clinicians, and clinic support staff within the primary care clinics in 
two managed care organizations (MCOs). There are three tasks in this 
study. In Task 1, 140 primary care clinicians will complete a survey 
assessing demographics, opinions about preventive services, CRC 
screening training and practices, satisfaction with CRC screening, and 
CRC screening beliefs, facilitators, and barriers. The survey will be 
administered to primary care clinicians post-intervention. In Task 2, 
140 clinic support staff will complete a survey assessing demographics, 
work-related responsibilities, opinions about preventive services, CRC 
training and practices, satisfaction with CRC screening, and CRC 
screening beliefs, facilitators and barriers. The survey will be 
administered to clinic support staff post intervention. In Task 3, 
clinic patients will complete a survey assessing demographics, health 
status, receipt of previous CRC screening and other preventive 
services, knowledge and opinions about CRC and CRC screening, and 
social support. The survey will be administered to 3307 patients pre-
intervention and 3307 patients post-intervention. Of these, 972 
patients will receive both the pre- and post-intervention survey.
    There are no costs to respondents except their time to participate 
in the survey.

Estimated Annualized Burden Hours

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                                                                                      Average
                                                      No. of          No. of        burden per     Total burden
                   Respondents                      respondents    responses per   response (in       (hours)
                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Clinicians......................................             140               1           30/60              70
Clinic Support Staff............................             140               1           25/60              58
Patients surveyed only at baseline..............            2335               1           20/60             788
Patients surveyed at baseline and follow-up.....             972               2           20/60             648
Patients surveyed only at follow-up.............            2335               1           20/60             788
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    Totals......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............            2352
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    Dated: August 28, 2006.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
 [FR Doc. E6-14622 Filed 9-1-06; 8:45 am]
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