ArticleCanadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology2016
Comorbid Illness, Bowel Preparation, and Logistical Constraints Are Key Reasons for Outpatient Colonoscopy Nonattendance.
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- Evaluation of an educational telephone intervention strategy to improve non-screening colonoscopy attendance: A randomized controlled trial.World journal of gastroenterology · 2020Trial
- Split dose bowel preparation before colonoscopy of PEG (Nulytely) in comparison to routine single dose bowel preparation.Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology AssociationTrial
- Think-Aloud Testing of a Companion App for Colonoscopy Examinations: Usability Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- Using Information Videos to Improve Patient Satisfaction in Endoscopy: A Prospective Service Improvement Project.Cureus · 2022Article
- Factors Contributing to Non-Attendance of GI Endoscopic Procedures in a Tertiary Care Center in the Middle East.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2022Article
- Experiences of Patients Undergoing Bowel Preparation and Colonoscopy: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2021Article
- Factors Associated with Missed and Cancelled Appointments in the Endoscopy Unit: Descriptive Study.Cureus · 2020Article
- A Theory-based Educational Pamphlet With Low-residue Diet Improves Colonoscopy Attendance and Bowel Preparation Quality.Journal of clinical gastroenterology · 2020Article
- Comorbid chronic diseases and cancer diagnosis: disease-specific effects and underlying mechanisms.Nature reviews. Clinical oncology · 2019Review
- What Patients Want in a Smartphone App That Supports Colonoscopy Preparation: Qualitative Study to Inform a User-Centered Smartphone App.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2019Article
- Barriers and facilitators associated with colonoscopy completion in individuals with multiple chronic conditions: a qualitative study.Patient preference and adherence · 2017Article
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Abstract
Background. Colonoscopy nonattendance is a challenge for outpatient clinics globally. Absenteeism results in a potential delay in disease diagnosis and loss of hospital resources. This study aims to determine reasons for colonoscopy nonattendance from a Canadian perspective. Design. Demographic data, reasons for nonattendance, and patient suggestions for improving compliance were elicited from 49 out of 144 eligible study participants via telephone questionnaire. The 49 nonattenders were compared to age and sex matched controls for several potential contributing factors. Results. Nonattendance rates were significantly higher in winter months; the OR of nonattendance was 5.2 (95% CI, 1.6 to 17.0, p < 0.001) in winter versus other months. Being married was positively associated with attendance. There was no significant association between nonattendance and any of the other variables examined. The top 3 reasons for nonattendance were being too unwell to attend the procedure, being unable to complete bowel preparation, or experiencing logistical challenges. Conclusions. Colonoscopy attendance rates appear to vary significantly by season and it may be beneficial to book more colonoscopies in the summer or overbook in the winter. Targets for intervention include more tailored teaching sessions, reminders, taxi chits, and developing a hospital specific colonoscopy video regarding procedure and bowel preparation requirements.
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