Evaluation of a ‘gist-based’ information leaflet to be used in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

Background and study aims
Participation in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is low, particularly in people from a lower socioeconomic status. The information materials provided to people can be difficult to understand for people with lower levels of literacy, and may therefore inadvertently discourage participation. This study aims to test a low literacy information booklet to be incorporated within the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
Who can participate?
Patients registered at four GP practices, aged 45-59
What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to be sent either the standard information materials, or the standard materials along with a low literacy information booklet.