Guideline Adherence to Colonoscopic Surveillance Intervals after Polypectomy in Korea: Results from a Nationwide Survey.
- Author:
Seri HONG
1
;
Mina SUH
;
Kui Son CHOI
;
Boyoung PARK
;
Jae Myung CHA
;
Hyun Soo KIM
;
Jae Kwan JUN
;
Dong Soo HAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Colonoscopy; Guideline adherence; Colorectal neoplasms; Early detection of cancer
- MeSH: Adenoma; Colonoscopy; Colorectal Neoplasms; Compliance; Early Detection of Cancer; Education; Education, Continuing; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Follow-Up Studies; Gastroenterology; Guideline Adherence*; Humans; Korea*; Mass Screening; Odds Ratio; Physicians, Primary Care; Tertiary Care Centers
- From:Gut and Liver 2018;12(4):426-432
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIMS: People around the world are increasingly choosing to undergo colorectal cancer screening via colonoscopy. As a result, guideline adherence to postpolypectomy colonoscopy surveillance has drawn increasing attention. The present study was performed to assess recognition and adherence to guidelines among primary care physicians and gastroenterologists and to identify characteristics associated with compliance. METHODS: A nationwide sample of primary care physicians employed at cancer screening facilities and registered members of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy were recruited. Participants were asked to complete a survey of six hypothetical clinical scenarios designed to assess their potential course of action in response to screening or follow-up colonoscopy results. Frequencies and odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for guideline adherence were estimated. RESULTS: The proportions of doctors recommending shortened colonoscopy surveillance intervals for low- and high-risk adenomas were greater than 90% among primary physicians and were much lower among gastroenterologists. Guideline adherence was relatively good among groups of doctors who were young, had a specialty in gastroenterology, worked at tertiary hospitals, and cared for an appropriate number of patients. CONCLUSIONS: The present study reveals a remaining discrepancy between practitioner recommendations and current guidelines for postpolypectomy surveillance. Several factors were shown to be related to guideline adherence, suggesting a need for appropriate control and continuing education or training programs among particular groups of practitioners.
