AI Article Synopsis

  • Colonoscopy is crucial for cancer screening, but effective bowel preparation is essential for accurate diagnosis and safety during the procedure.
  • A study evaluated the effectiveness of a smartphone app providing bowel preparation instructions compared to standard methods among first-time colonoscopy patients, focusing on preparation quality and detection rates.
  • Results showed that patients using the app had significantly better bowel preparation scores, indicating that the app could enhance the colonoscopy experience and improve colorectal cancer screening outcomes.

Article Abstract

Background And Aims: Colonoscopy is an essential cancer screening tool; however, bowel preparation is a multifaceted process that involves several steps. Proper preparation is crucial for a successful colonoscopy in terms of diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety. We evaluated the performance of a smartphone application with bowel preparation instructions on individuals undergoing their first colonoscopy.

Methods: In this randomized, prospective, endoscopist-blinded study, participants were scheduled to undergo their first colonoscopy between January 2020 and January 2022. The study protocol was registered at Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR20190928002). They were randomly assigned to the smartphone education application (APP) or the standard education (control) group. The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) score, polyp detection rate (PDR), and adenoma detection rate (ADR) were compared. Factors associated with excellent bowel preparation were also evaluated.

Results: In total, 119 patients (APP group,  = 57; control group,  = 62) underwent their first colonoscopy. The mean BBPS score and proportion of excellent bowel preparation (BBPS≥8) were significantly higher in the APP group than in the control group. Smartphone application-guided bowel preparation achieved a higher proportion of adequate and excellent bowel preparation scores, was associated with other quality indicators, and achieved the target ADR, cecal intubation rate, and adequate withdrawal time.

Conclusion: This application may be a user-friendly option to improve the first-time colonoscopy experience, resulting in effective screening of colorectal cancer.

Clinical Trial Registration: The study protocol was registered at Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR20190928002).

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11076723PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1376586DOI Listing

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