Validity of a Web-based educational program to disseminate a standardized bowel preparation rating scale

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
• Medical Education Technology

Background:

• Limited data exists on web-based educational programs for enhancing colonoscopy practice and quality.
• The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) is a critical tool for assessing colon cleansing quality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the validity and effectiveness of a web-based educational program for the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS).

Main Methods:

• A global cohort of 207 endoscopists completed the BBPS Educational Program.
• Assessed program completion, participant satisfaction, and BBPS adoption rates at short-term and long-term follow-up.
• Measured interobserver and test-retest reliability of BBPS scores to determine program validity.

Main Results:

• High participant satisfaction reported: 93% found content relevant, 89% felt confident using BBPS, 97% rated quality as good/excellent.
• Significant clinical uptake observed: 91% and 98% of colonoscopy reports included BBPS at short-term and long-term follow-up.
• Substantial interobserver and test-retest reliability of BBPS scores confirmed program validity.

Conclusions:

• A web-based BBPS educational program successfully facilitates adoption into clinical practice.
• The program effectively teaches diverse endoscopists worldwide to use the BBPS reliably.