Enhanced Patient Education for Colonic Polyp and Adenoma Detection: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To improve patients' comprehension of bowel preparation instructions before colonoscopy, enhanced patient education (EPE) such as cartoon pictures or other visual aids, phone calls, mobile apps, multimedia education and social media apps have been proposed. However, it is uncertain whether EPE can increase the detection rate of colonic polyps and adenomas.

Objective

This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of EPE in detecting colonic polyps and adenomas.

Methods

We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from their inception to June 2019 for the identification of trials comparing the EPE with standard patient education for outpatients undergoing colonoscopy. We used a random effects model to calculate summary est

SUBMITTER: Tian X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7296415 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature