Socioeconomic differences in discrepancies between expected and experienced discomfort from colonoscopy and colon capsule endoscopy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social inequalities in colorectal cancer screening participation are evident. Barriers to screening participation include discomfort from diagnostic modalities. We aimed to describe the discomfort experienced from colonoscopy and colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) and investigate the discrepancy between expected and experienced discomfort stratified by socioeconomic status.

Methods

A randomised controlled trial was conducted offering half of the colorectal cancer screening invitees the choice between CCE and colonoscopy after a positive faecal immunochemical test. This paper includes those who elected to undergo CCE. A positive CCE elicited referral for a therapeutic colonoscopy. Participants reported their discomfort from CCE and from any following colonoscopies in el

SUBMITTER: Deding U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11295845 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature