Exploring the Perceived Risk of Complications in Endoscopic Screening Procedures.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Endoscopy holds a pivotal role in colorectal (CRC) and gastric cancer screening, and adherence rates might be impacted by the patient's risk perception, encompassing concerns about complications during endoscopic screening procedures. This study aimed to evaluate how individuals perceive the risk of complications associated with undergoing a screening colonoscopy and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE).

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study enrolling individuals eligible for CRC screening in northern Portugal, where a populational fecal occult blood test program is implemented. The validated PERCEPT-PREVENT tool was applied through telephonic interviews in 2 groups: (a) never-screened and (b) already submitted to endoscopic screening.

Results

SUBMITTER: Silva JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12705096 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature