Evaluating the potential impact of lifestyle-based behavior change interventions delivered at the time of colorectal cancer screening.

Purpose: To analyze interventions implemented at the time of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, or among individuals who have previously undergone investigation for CRC, focused on reducing CRC risk through promotion of lifestyle behavior change. Additionally, this review evaluated to what extent such interventions apply behavior change techniques (BCTs) to achieve their objectives.

Methods: Five databases were systematically searched to identify randomized control trials seeking to reduce CRC risk through behavior change.