Research Article

Quality Assessment of Colonoscopy Reporting: Results from a Statewide Cancer Screening Program

Table 1

Counts and percentages of preprocedure data elements included in 110 colonoscopy reports.

Count ( )Percentage (%)

Informed consentIncluded7568
Not included3532

Indication for colonoscopyIncluded110100
 Average or high risk screening2119
 Screening, no other indication4541
 Family history98
 Surveillance22
 Followup to a positive screening test44
 Symptoms2926
Not included00

Risk and comorbidityIncluded4036
 ASA classification1615
 “unremarkable physical exam", “stable cardiorespiratory system",
 specified diseases, or refer to other documents
2421
Not included7064

Abbreviations: ASA: American Society of Anesthesiology; RLQ: right lower quadrant.