Cancer: Faecal Immunochemical Testing
Identifying Attributes
Care Settings
Primary Care
Country
United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man
Publishing Organisation
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Type of Quality Indicator
Outcome
IOM Quality Dimension
Effectiveness
Domain
Preventive Care
Defining Attributes
Definition
This indicator covers the percentage of urgent suspected colorectal cancer referrals accompanied by a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) result, with the result recorded in the 21 days leading up to the referral. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes.
Numerator
The number in the denominator accompanied by a faecal immunochemical test result, with the result recorded in the 21 days leading up to the referral.
Denominator
The number of urgent suspected colorectal cancer referrals.
Exclusions
None
Use of Risk Adjustment
No
Risk Adjustments
None
Stratifications
Data Attributes
Type of Data Collection
Electronic/paper chart records
Data Collection Methods
NHS
Frequency of Data Collection
Frequency of Data Collection in Days
Reporting Methods
Reporting Frequency
Reporting Frequency in Days
Indicator Has Recommended Targets
No
Source and Reference Attributes
Evidence Source
Technical Specifications
Link to Measurement Tools
Quality Indicator Confirmed to be Part of a Program Used to Monitor Quality and Safety of Care Among Older People at a Population-Level between 2012-2022
Yes
Assessed by the Australian Consortium for Aged Care Collaborators as Generally Containing Good Properties (Importance and Scientific Acceptability)
No
Australian Consortium for Aged Care Endorsed
No
Identified by PHARMA-Care Project
No
Upload Date
23 July 2025
Actions
Date Modified 23 July 2025