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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2026

Patient-reported outcomes and measures applied in individuals undergoing colonoscopy surveillance for colorectal cancer: a scoping review.

Wudneh Simegn Belay, Erin L Symonds, Melkalem Mamuye Azanaw, Meseret Derbew Molla, Molla M Wassie, Geraldine Laven-Law, Martha A Menberu, Muktar Ahmed, Billingsley Kaambwa, Norma B Bulamu

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Wudneh Simegn BelayFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. sime0034@flinders.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4070-2010
Erin L SymondsFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2451-0358
Melkalem Mamuye AzanawFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2897-8903
Meseret Derbew MollaFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2622-522X
Molla M WassieFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3347-7991
Geraldine Laven-LawSouth Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute, Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5326-1931
Martha A MenberuFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0696-5140
Muktar AhmedFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9524-7027
Billingsley KaambwaFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2128-3404
Norma B BulamuFlinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4822-4858

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Abstract

purposeClinical guidelines recommend regular colonoscopy surveillance for individuals at elevated risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). While colonoscopy surveillance is proven to reduce the incidence of CRC, colonoscopy is an invasive procedure that can impact patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Assessment of PROs is recommended as a key indicator of the quality of health service delivery. However, there is no standard set of PROs and PRO measures (PROMs) to be applied in individuals undergoing regular surveillance colonoscopy. The aim of this scoping review was to identify PROs and PROMs applied for this population.

methodsThe review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Five databases were searched: Medline (OVID), Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO (OVID). Data extracted included the PROs assessed, PROMs used, indications for surveillance colonoscopy, and assessment timepoints.

results8684 studies were screened, and 91 were included. Eighteen PROs and 12 PROMs were identified. Abdominal discomfort (60%), abdominal pain (60%) and nausea (56%) were the most frequently collected PROs. PROs were predominantly assessed after bowel preparation/before colonoscopy (55%) and 1-2 days after colonoscopy (48%). Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (33.3%), Short Form-36 (33%), the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire 30-item (27%), and EQ-5D-5L (20%) were the most frequently used PROMs.

conclusionThere is variability in PROs and PROMs applied. This highlights the need for consensus on a standardised set of PROs to be assessed and PROMs to facilitate consistent and reliable data collection to better inform implementation and improve healthcare quality.

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ColonoscopyColorectal NeoplasmsEarly Detection of CancerPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresHumansQuality of LifeColonoscopy surveillanceColorectal cancerElevated risk populationPatient-reported outcome measuresPatient-reported outcomes

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