Cancer Risk Assessment Tools in Primary Care Settings: An Integrative Review

Table 3.

Tools for Cancer Risk Assessment and Its Effectiveness

Study

Tool

Effectiveness

Milton et al. (2022)

Australia

Colorectal Cancer Risk Prediction tool (CRISP)

This tool identified both unsuccessful and successful implementation of adaptive methodology and highlighted the significance of co-design output to use in other settings and with other risk instruments.

Akanuwe et al. (2020)

United Kingdom

QCancer tool

This tool improved patient education strategies that incorporate openness when discussing risks, patient participation in the process, and adequate consultation time within the context of a professional approach.

Walker et al. (2017)

Australia

Colorectal Cancer Risk Prediction tool (CRISP)

Clinicians were competent in hypothetical consultations, accustomed to using risk assessment tools while making therapeutic decisions, and have the capacity to use this tool effectively.

Seesaghur et al. (2021)

United Kingdom

CRAB criteria (hyperCalcaemia, Renal impairment, Anemia, Bone lesions)

Early identification of myeloma's clinical characteristics and effective use of investigations in primary care may expedite the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM).

Yadav et al. (2019)

United States of America

NCI Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT)

Clearly proved that the education program improved residents' awareness and application of the tool.