Factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Objective: The noncompliance rate with routine or surveillance colonoscopies is high, and the underlying reasons remain unverified among Asian patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study aimed to examine the perceptions of Asian patients with IBD regarding bowel preparation and colono...

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Main Authors: Chang-Hung Liao, Peng-Jen Chen, Yu-Lueng Shih, Wei-Kuo Chang, Tsai-Yuan Hsieh, Tien-Yu Huang
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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author Chang-Hung Liao
Peng-Jen Chen
Yu-Lueng Shih
Wei-Kuo Chang
Tsai-Yuan Hsieh
Tien-Yu Huang
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Peng-Jen Chen
Yu-Lueng Shih
Wei-Kuo Chang
Tsai-Yuan Hsieh
Tien-Yu Huang
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description Objective: The noncompliance rate with routine or surveillance colonoscopies is high, and the underlying reasons remain unverified among Asian patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study aimed to examine the perceptions of Asian patients with IBD regarding bowel preparation and colonoscopy and their attitudes toward the recommended intervals for colonoscopies. Methods: Using data from one medical center between July 2020 and May 2022, we analyzed the perceptions of bowel preparation and colonoscopy and attitudes toward examination intervals among 94 patients with IBD (Crohn's disease, 41; ulcerative colitis, 53). The patients' perceptions of the four components associated with the colonoscopy procedure (embarrassment, pain, use of bowel-cleansing agents, and stress) were assessed via a questionnaire. Patients were asked to indicate the frequency at which they had scheduled colonoscopy and the frequency at which they desired to undergo the procedure. Results: “Bowel cleansing” and “pain” received the highest dissatisfaction rate. “Drink too much” was the greatest burden in bowel preparation. Younger age and younger age at diagnosis were associated with a greater burden of bowel preparation and pain. Younger patients and those diagnosed at an earlier age tended to prefer longer examination intervals. Conclusions: Bowel cleansing and abdominal pain were the most uncomfortable aspects associated with colonoscopy, especially when performed without sedation, among Asian patients with IBD. Younger patients and those with early diagnoses preferred longer examination intervals. Our findings can promote colonoscopy adherence and facilitate early detection of major complications in patients at high risk and those with long-term IBD.
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spelling doaj-art-04da72ed57244bcf83502dc2400478e12025-01-11T06:41:17ZengElsevierPreventive Medicine Reports2211-33552025-01-0149102951Factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel diseaseChang-Hung Liao0Peng-Jen Chen1Yu-Lueng Shih2Wei-Kuo Chang3Tsai-Yuan Hsieh4Tien-Yu Huang5Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Taiwan Society of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Taipei, Taiwan; Taiwan Association of Small Intestinal Disease, Taoyuan, TaiwanDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, TaiwanDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, TaiwanDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Taiwan Association of Small Intestinal Disease, Taoyuan, TaiwanDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, TaiwanDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Taiwan Society of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Taipei, Taiwan; Taiwan Association of Small Intestinal Disease, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Corresponding author at: Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, No. 325, Sec 2, Cheng-Gong Rd, Neihu, Taipei 114, Taiwan.Objective: The noncompliance rate with routine or surveillance colonoscopies is high, and the underlying reasons remain unverified among Asian patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study aimed to examine the perceptions of Asian patients with IBD regarding bowel preparation and colonoscopy and their attitudes toward the recommended intervals for colonoscopies. Methods: Using data from one medical center between July 2020 and May 2022, we analyzed the perceptions of bowel preparation and colonoscopy and attitudes toward examination intervals among 94 patients with IBD (Crohn's disease, 41; ulcerative colitis, 53). The patients' perceptions of the four components associated with the colonoscopy procedure (embarrassment, pain, use of bowel-cleansing agents, and stress) were assessed via a questionnaire. Patients were asked to indicate the frequency at which they had scheduled colonoscopy and the frequency at which they desired to undergo the procedure. Results: “Bowel cleansing” and “pain” received the highest dissatisfaction rate. “Drink too much” was the greatest burden in bowel preparation. Younger age and younger age at diagnosis were associated with a greater burden of bowel preparation and pain. Younger patients and those diagnosed at an earlier age tended to prefer longer examination intervals. Conclusions: Bowel cleansing and abdominal pain were the most uncomfortable aspects associated with colonoscopy, especially when performed without sedation, among Asian patients with IBD. Younger patients and those with early diagnoses preferred longer examination intervals. Our findings can promote colonoscopy adherence and facilitate early detection of major complications in patients at high risk and those with long-term IBD.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335524003668Bowel preparationColonoscopyExamination intervalInflammatory bowel diseasePatient perceptionsSurveillance colonoscopies
spellingShingle Chang-Hung Liao
Peng-Jen Chen
Yu-Lueng Shih
Wei-Kuo Chang
Tsai-Yuan Hsieh
Tien-Yu Huang
Factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Preventive Medicine Reports
Bowel preparation
Colonoscopy
Examination interval
Inflammatory bowel disease
Patient perceptions
Surveillance colonoscopies
title Factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
title_full Factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
title_fullStr Factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
title_full_unstemmed Factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
title_short Factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
title_sort factors affecting perception and acceptance of colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
topic Bowel preparation
Colonoscopy
Examination interval
Inflammatory bowel disease
Patient perceptions
Surveillance colonoscopies
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335524003668
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