Publications by authors named "Sara Popejoy"

Background: Prior studies have shown poor compliance with quality measures for IBD at academic and private practices. We sought to provide focused interventions to improve compliance and documentation with the IBD measures.

Methods: Two centers, academic practice (AP) and private practice (PP), initially reviewed their compliance with eight established IBD quality measures in consecutive charts.

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Article Synopsis
  • Current bowel prep for colonoscopies typically involves a clear liquid diet (CLD) and large laxative volumes, which can discourage patients from scheduling screenings.
  • A study comparing low-residue diet (LRD) and CLD with a split dose magnesium citrate showed no significant difference in preparation quality but higher satisfaction in the LRD group.
  • The findings suggest LRD is a better dietary option for patients undergoing colonoscopies, as it improves satisfaction without compromising preparation quality.
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