Barriers to colonoscopy in remote northern Canada: an analysis of cancellations
Heather Smith, Nicole Brunet, Alisha Tessier, Robin P. Boushey, Craig Kuziemsky
Abstract
Over one in four booked colonoscopies were cancelled and the reasons for cancellations were complex. Initiatives focusing on communication and support for patients with personal or occupational obligations could dramatically reduce cancellations. Ongoing collaborative efforts are needed to inform and optimise access to colonoscopy in this region.
Topics & Concepts
ColonoscopyMedicineDescriptive statisticsThematic analysisColorectal cancerSociologyStatisticsCancerSocial scienceQualitative researchMathematicsInternal medicineColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionGlobal Cancer Incidence and ScreeningEsophageal and GI Pathology