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Patient Satisfaction with Colonoscopy: A Literature Review and Pilot Study

Authors :
Lucas Chartier
Erin Arthurs
Maida J Sewitch
Source :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 23, Iss 3, Pp 203-209 (2009)
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2009.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Current guidelines recommend that colonoscopic colorectal cancer screening be undertaken every 10 years after the age of 50 years. However, because the procedure does not meet criteria that promote screening uptake, patient satisfaction with colonoscopy may encourage repeat screening.

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Subjects :
Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
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Language :
English
ISSN :
08357900 and 14554690
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4f01e5e14554690b90f45263f864a9d
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2009/903545
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