Evidence for overuse of medical services around the world
Overuse, which is defined as the provision of medical services that are more likely to cause
harm than good, is a pervasive problem. Direct measurement of overuse through …
harm than good, is a pervasive problem. Direct measurement of overuse through …
Less is more: a minimalist approach to endoscopy
NJ Shaheen, MB Fennerty, JJ Bergman - Gastroenterology, 2018 - Elsevier
A substantial literature documents inappropriate usage of gastrointestinal endoscopy in a
variety of clinical settings. Overusage of endoscopy appears to be common, and 30% or …
variety of clinical settings. Overusage of endoscopy appears to be common, and 30% or …
[HTML][HTML] Real-world national colonoscopy volume in Korea: a nationwide population-based study over 12 years
JM Cha, MS Kwak, HS Kim, SY Kim, S Park, GU Park… - Gut and liver, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods We conducted a population-based study for colonoscopy claims (14,511,158
colonoscopies performed on 13,219,781 patients) on the basis of the Korean National …
colonoscopies performed on 13,219,781 patients) on the basis of the Korean National …
[HTML][HTML] Follow-Up of 3 million persons undergoing colonoscopy in Germany: utilization of repeat Colonoscopies and polypectomies within 10 years
METHODS: Based on the German Pharmacoepidemiological Research Database, we
identified persons who underwent colonoscopy between 2006 and 2015 (index …
identified persons who underwent colonoscopy between 2006 and 2015 (index …
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial of an endoscopist audit and feedback report for colonoscopy
J Tinmouth, R Sutradhar, Q Li, J Patel… - Official journal of the …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
METHODS: Endoscopists practicing in Ontario, Canada, in 2014 were randomly assigned in
October 2015 (index date) to receive (intervention group, n= 417) or not receive (control …
October 2015 (index date) to receive (intervention group, n= 417) or not receive (control …
Decreased colorectal cancer incidence and incidence-based mortality in the screening-age population of Ontario
LF Paszat, R Sutradhar, E Corn… - Journal of the …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Aims We aimed to evaluate trends in Ontario, Canada, 2002 to
2016, in uptake of colorectal evaluative procedures, colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and …
2016, in uptake of colorectal evaluative procedures, colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and …
Initial guidelines for colorectal cancer screening in Saudi Arabia: A beginning
Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology did not recommend CTC as a primary test for
population screening or in individuals with a positive first-degree family history of CRC. 4 In …
population screening or in individuals with a positive first-degree family history of CRC. 4 In …
[HTML][HTML] Repeat colonoscopy within 6 months after initial outpatient colonoscopy in Ontario: a population-based cross-sectional study
Background. The goal of this study is to examine utilization of early repeat colonoscopy≤ 6
months after an index procedure. Methods. We identified persons having repeat …
months after an index procedure. Methods. We identified persons having repeat …
Utility of repeat colonoscopy within 1 year: a patient-level analysis
Patients undergo colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening and for the evaluation of
gastrointestinal symptoms. Analysis of large administrative databases has demonstrated that …
gastrointestinal symptoms. Analysis of large administrative databases has demonstrated that …
Exploring Non-participation in Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction After a Complete Colonoscopy to Address the Public Health Burden of Colorectal Cancer
A Ruco - 2022 - search.proquest.com
Background: Cancer screening is only effective if eligible individuals participate in screening
and do so at the recommended intervals. The objective of this dissertation was to explore …
and do so at the recommended intervals. The objective of this dissertation was to explore …