Interpretation and adherence to the updated risk-stratified guideline for colonoscopy surveillance after polypectomy - a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  Low adherence to the Dutch guideline for colonoscopy surveillance after polypectomy led to release of a new guideline in 2013. This new guideline was risk-stratified at a more detailed level than the previous one to achieve more efficient use of colonoscopy resources. This study assessed the feasibility of the risk-stratified guideline by evaluating correct interpretation of and adherence to this guideline. Methods  Based on semi-structured interviews with 10 gastroenterologists, we developed an online survey to evaluate gastroenterologists' recommendations for surveillance in 15 example cases of patients with polyps. If recommended intervals differed from the new guideline, respondents were asked to indicate their motives for doing so. Results <

SUBMITTER: van der Meulen MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7508656 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature