Abstract:Introduction: High-quality screening colonoscopy is dependent on adequate colonoscopy preparation (prep). Despite many new formulations including low-volume laxative preps and split-prep schedules, inadequate colon preps are not uncommon. One important factor in improving the quality of colon prep is ensuring that patients understand the prep instructions. Apart from verbal communication, many hospitals post colonoscopy prep instructions on their website. In this study, we evaluated the readability, understand… Show more
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