Variation in post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer across colonoscopy providers in English National Health Service: population based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To quantify post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) rates in England by using recent World Endoscopy Organisation guidelines, compare incidence among colonoscopy providers, and explore associated factors that could benefit from quality improvement initiatives.

Design

Population based cohort study.

Setting

National Health Service in England between 2005 and 2013.

Population

All people undergoing colonoscopy and subsequently diagnosed as having colorectal cancer up to three years after their investigation (PCCRC-3yr).

Main outcome measures

National trends in incidence of PCCRC (within 6-36 months of colonoscopy), univariable and multivariable analyses to explore factors associated with occurrence, and funnel plots to measure variation among p

SUBMITTER: Burr NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6849511 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature