Improving uptake of breast screening in multiethnic populations: a randomised controlled trial using practice reception staff to contact non-attenders

This is a critical abstract of an economic evaluation that meets the criteria for inclusion on NHS EED. Each abstract contains a brief summary of the methods, the results and conclusions followed by a detailed critical assessment on the reliability of the study and the conclusions drawn. The authors concluded that this simple, low cost intervention produced a modest improvement in breast screening rates. Improvement was greatest in Indian women,probably because many practice staff shared their cultural and linguistic background. This intervention could be effective as part of a multifaceted strategy to improve uptake in areas with low rates.