| Patient satisfaction with family physician colonoscopists. | |
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PMID: 21209344 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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METHODS: modified Group Health Association of America 9 surveys were sent to all 230 patients who received a colonoscopy by family physicians at Madigan Army Medical Center from June to December 2007. Responses were graded on a 5-point Likert scale (LS), with a score of ≥ 3 (good to excellent) defined as a favorable response. Procedure reports and medical records were reviewed for all patients, and selected quality indicators were compared with recommended colonoscopy standards. RESULTS: sixty-nine percent of patients responded: 85 men (54%; mean age ± SD, 54.9 ± 5.6 years) and 73 women (46%; mean age ± SD, 54.3 ± 4.3 years). The overall rating of the visit received a favorable response rate of 98% (average LS rating, 4.6). Nearly all patients said they would have the procedure repeated by the same physician (98%) and at the same facility (98%). The overall reach-the-cecum rate was 100%. Adenomas were detected in 22% of women and 36% of men. All polyps measuring <2 cm were removed, and 99% of the procedures had scope withdrawal times of at least 6 minutes. Hemostasis techniques were used for 2 patients after polypectomy. There were no perforations. CONCLUSION: family physicians can perform colonoscopy with a high level of accuracy, safety, and patient satisfaction. |
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Upneet K Nijjar; John A Edwards; Matthew W Short |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM Volume: 24 ISSN: 1557-2625 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Board Fam Med Publication Date: 2011 Jan-Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-01-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101256526 Medline TA: J Am Board Fam Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 51-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Family Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA. |
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