SynthesisUnited European gastroenterology journal2020
Can adjuncts to bowel preparation for colonoscopy improve patient experience and result in superior bowel cleanliness? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Adjunctive linaclotide improves bowel cleansing and patient experience in polyethylene glycol-based bowel preparation.Scientific reports · 2026Pooled it
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- Safety and Feasibility of a Patient-Centered Same-Day Polypectomy Referral System: A Single-Center Experience.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2026Article
- Updated bowel preparation regimens for colonoscopy: benefits and drawbacks.Clinical endoscopy · 2026Review
- Feasibility and tolerability of reduced-volume oral sulfate solution combined with elobixibat for bowel preparation before colonoscopy: a single-center pilot study.Gastroenterology report · 2026Article
- Taste aversion as an under-recognized determinant of bowel preparation quality.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- The Effects and Adverse Reactions of Different Bowel Cleansers on Gut Microbiota After Colonoscopy.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2025Review
- Colon Bowel Preparation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Is There Potential for Enhancing Colon Bowel Cleansing?Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Review
- Analysis of the Current Status and Factors Influencing Compliance with Colonoscopic Monitoring After Endoscopic Surgery for Advanced Colorectal Adenoma.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Article
- Young GI angle: How to learn & conduct meta-analysis: Tips & tricks for the emerging researcher.United European gastroenterology journal · 2022Article
- The Prediction of Inadequate Colon Capsule Cleansing: A Cohort Selection Guided by CC-CLEAR.GE Portuguese journal of gastroenterology · 2022Article
- Novel frontiers of agents for bowel cleansing for colonoscopy.World journal of gastroenterology · 2021Review
- The unmet needs for identifying the ideal bowel preparation.JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2021Review
- Young GI angle #Twitter2Paper: Taking an idea from Twitter to paper.United European gastroenterology journal · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundBowel preparation for colonoscopy is often poorly tolerated due to poor palatability and adverse effects. This can negatively impact on the patient experience and on the quality of bowel preparation. This systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to assess whether adjuncts to bowel preparation affected palatability, tolerability and quality of bowel preparation (bowel cleanliness).
methodsA systematic search strategy was conducted on PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews to identify studies evaluating adjunct use for colonoscopic bowel preparation. Studies comparing different regimens and volumes were excluded. Specific outcomes studied included palatability (taste), willingness to repeat bowel preparation, gastrointestinal adverse events and the quality of bowel preparation. Data across studies were pooled using a random-effects model and heterogeneity assessed using
resultsOf 467 studies screened, six were included for analysis (all single-blind randomised trials;
conclusionIn this meta-analysis, the use of adjuncts was associated with better palatability, less vomiting and bloating, willingness to repeat bowel preparation and superior quality of bowel preparation. The addition of adjuncts to bowel preparation may improve outcomes of colonoscopy and the overall patient experience.
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