ArticleClinical and translational gastroenterology2017
A Customized Mobile Application in Colonoscopy Preparation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Article in Clinical and translational gastroenterology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02410720 (The Effectiveness of a Customized Mobile Application in Colonoscopy Preparation), which is not on this map. Cited by 25 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The Effectiveness of a Customized Mobile Application in Colonoscopy Preparation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
25 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of bowel preparation innovative technology instructions (BPITIs) on clinical outcomes among patients undergoing colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2023Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Digital Counseling Environments on Anxiety, Depression, and Adherence to Treatment Among Patients Who Are Chronically Ill: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- Mobile health technologies supporting colonoscopy preparation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Educating Patients by Providing Timely Information Using Smartphone and Tablet Apps: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
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- Enhancing bowel preparation quality and tolerability in a low health literacy population in Western China: a multicenter randomized trial.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Trial
- Effects of a Personalized Smartphone App on Bowel Preparation Quality: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Trial
- A mobile device application (app) to improve adherence to an enhanced recovery program for colorectal surgery: a randomized controlled trial.Surgical endoscopy · 2020Trial
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- Enhancing Patient Education for Colonoscopy Preparation: Strategies, Tools, and Best Practices.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Think-Aloud Testing of a Companion App for Colonoscopy Examinations: Usability Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- Impact of WeChat guidance on bowel preparation for colonoscopy: a quasi-experiment study.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Relationship between Health Literacy and Knowledge, Compliance with Bowel Preparation, and Bowel Cleanliness in Older Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Alleviating Pregastroscopy Anxiety Using Mobile Social Media Application.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- Comparative Effectiveness of Enhanced Patient Instructions for Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy: Network Meta-analysis of 23 Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Review
- Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a ready-to-drink bowel preparation in overweight and obese adults: subanalysis by body mass index from a phase III, assessor-blinded study.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2020Article
- An Automated Text Message Navigation Program Improves the Show Rate for Outpatient Colonoscopy.Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education · 2019Article
- IMPlementing split Regimen OVEr Single dose using a Plan-Do-Study-Act approach (IMPROVES study).Endoscopy international open · 2019Article
- 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
- Use of smartphone applications to improve quality of bowel preparation for colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Endoscopy international open · 2019Review
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Abstract
objectivesAdherence with diet and prescribed purgative is essential for proper cleansing with low-volume bowel preparations. The aim of this work was to assess the effect of a customized mobile application (App) on adherence and quality of bowel preparation.
methodsOne hundred and sixty (160) eligible patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy were randomly assigned to paper (control) or App-based instructions. The preparation consisted of low-fiber diet for 2 days, clear fluids for one day and split-dose sodium picosulfate/magnesium citrate (SPS). Before colonoscopy, information was collected regarding adherence with, and utility of the provided instructions. The colonoscopists, blinded to assignment, graded bowel preparation using the Aronchick, Ottawa, and Chicago preparation scales. The primary endpoint was adherence with instructions. Quality of preparation was a secondary endpoint.
resultsNo difference in overall adherence or bowel cleanliness was observed between the study arms. Adherence was reported in 82.4% of App vs. 73.4% of controls (P=0.40). An adequate bowel preparation on the Aronchick scale was noted in 77.2 vs. 82.5%, respectively (P=0.68). Mean scores on the Ottawa and Chicago scales were also similar. Gender, age, time of colonoscopy, and BMI did not influence preparation or adherence. Compliance with the clear fluid diet component was noted in 94% of patients with BMI<30 vs. 77% with BMI≥30 (P<0.01). SPS was well tolerated by 81.9% of patients. The App was user-friendly and received higher overall rating in this respect than paper instructions (P<0.01).
conclusionsSPS is well tolerated and effective for bowel cleansing regardless of instruction method. Customized smartphone applications are effective, well-accepted and could replace standard paper instructions for bowel preparation.ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02410720.
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