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Nonattendance at outpatient endoscopy.

L A Adams1, J Pawlik, G M Forbes

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia. adams.leon@mayo.edu

Endoscopy
|April 22, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Younger patients, especially those referred from emergency departments and scheduled on Mondays, are more likely to miss outpatient endoscopy appointments. Targeted interventions and telephone reminders can help reduce these no-show rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Outcomes

Background:

  • Nonattendance at outpatient endoscopy appointments causes significant inefficiencies and diagnostic delays.
  • Identifying factors contributing to missed appointments is crucial for optimizing endoscopy unit resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the key factors associated with patient nonattendance for outpatient gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of telephone reminders in reducing endoscopy no-show rates.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective audit of endoscopy nonattendees and controls was conducted over 12 months.
  • Data collected included referral source, procedure type, and patient demographics.
  • A subsequent 3-month trial implemented telephone reminders for scheduled patients.

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Main Results:

  • The overall nonattendance rate was 12.2%, with Monday being the most frequent day for no-shows.
  • Younger patients, those referred from emergency departments, and those not referred by gastroenterologists or private physicians were more likely to be nonattendees.
  • Telephone reminders reduced the nonattendance rate to 9%.

Conclusions:

  • Younger patients, Monday appointments, and referrals from emergency departments are significant predictors of endoscopy nonattendance.
  • Interventions targeting these high-risk groups are recommended to improve attendance.
  • Telephone reminders offer a modest but statistically significant reduction in nonattendance rates.