Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: The Patient Point of View.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Colonoscopy is a common procedure that requires adequate bowel preparation. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is widely used but commonly associated with patient complaints, including the split-dose administration schedule. Mannitol could be an attractive alternative as it acts quickly, requires low volumes, and is palatable. A recent Phase III international, multicenter, randomized study (SATISFACTION) compared the efficacy and safety of bowel preparation using same-day oral mannitol or a split-dose regimen of 2L PEG-ASC. This study investigated the effects of the two laxatives on the Bowel Cleansing Impact Review (BOCLIR), a questionnaire exploring the degree of satisfaction of patients undergoing preparation for a colonoscopy.

Methods

The BOCLIR measures the acceptab

SUBMITTER: Tontini G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12668715 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature