Background: In Canada, endoscopy is primarily performed by gastroenterologists and
surgeons, and some studies report that colonoscopies performed by nongastroenterologists …

Abstract Background In Canada, there are around one million endoscopic procedures being
performed annually by gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other physicians. Variability may …

Background Colonoscopy is fundamental to the diagnosis and management of digestive
diseases and plays a key role in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and diagnosis. It is …

Background The quality of colonoscopies performed by primary care physicians (PCPs) is
unknown. Objective To determine whether PCP colonoscopists achieve colonoscopy quality …

Background Colonoscopy is essential for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and diagnosis
as well as for the evaluation of gastrointestinal symptoms. Given its important role …

Methods This quality improvement initiative was a prospective cohort study exploring KPIs
on colonoscopies performed by volun tarily participating Alberta North Zone colonoscopists …

Background and study aim: Cecal intubation and polyp detection rates are objective
measures of colonoscopy performance. Minimum cecal intubation rates greater than 90 …

Objective To determine whether rural FP colonoscopists in Alberta are achieving
benchmarks in colonoscopy quality. Design Prospective, multicentre observational study …

Abstract Background Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed cancer and the
second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colonoscopy is an essential tool …

Purpose: High quality endoscopy is a prerogative for an optimal colorectal cancer screening.
Adenoma detection rate (ADR), ceacal intubation rate, withdrawal time, and complication …