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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Procedures
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Open-access (OA) colonoscopies bypass the need for a preceding gastrointestinal (GI) office visit.
  • Limited research exists on split-preparation use and patient perception within OA colonoscopy models.
  • Investigating differences in bowel preparation (BP) adequacy and patient experience is crucial for optimizing colonoscopy workflows.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare bowel preparation (BP) adequacy, adenoma detection rate (ADR), and patient perception between OA and GI-scheduled colonoscopies using split-preparation protocols.
  • To evaluate the impact of scheduling method on patient understanding and compliance with BP instructions.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving patients undergoing colonoscopy with split-preparation.
  • Data collection included patient surveys on BP instructions, self-reported compliance, and understanding.
  • BP adequacy and adenoma detection rates (ADR) were recorded; statistical analysis used chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests.

Main Results:

  • Adequate BP was significantly higher in the OA group (86%) compared to the GI group (60%) (P=0.043).
  • OA patients reported better understanding and review of BP instructions.
  • No significant differences were found in demographics, self-reported compliance, or patient understanding between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • OA colonoscopies are associated with improved bowel preparation adequacy.
  • Enhanced patient self-motivation or clearer instruction delivery in OA may contribute to better BP.
  • The findings support considering OA colonoscopies as a viable standard of care.