Open AccessPatient Satisfaction with Colonoscopy: A Literature Review and Pilot Study
Author(s) -
Lucas B. Chartier,
Erin Arthurs,
Maida Sewitch
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
canadian journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1916-7237
pISSN - 0835-7900
DOI - 10.1155/2009/903545
Subject(s) - colonoscopy , medicine , patient satisfaction , colorectal cancer , modalities , medline , colorectal cancer screening , bowel preparation , family medicine , general surgery , cancer , surgery , social science , sociology , political science , law
Current guidelines recommend that colonoscopic colorectal cancer screening be undertaken every 10 years after the age of 50 years. However, because the procedure does not meet criteria that promote screening uptake, patient satisfaction with colonoscopy may encourage repeat screening.
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