Reasons for Nonattendance Inpatient Colonoscopy

Reasons for Nonattendance Inpatient Colonoscopy: a Cross-sectional Study

The absence of colonoscopy is a clinical problem that can't be ignored. According to previous studies, the absence rate for outpatient colonoscopy is between 4% and 29%. The aim of this study is to determine the reasons for colonoscopy appointment cancellations among inpatients and to identify the factors associated with colonoscopy nonattendance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• inpatients older than 18 years.
• inpatients undergoing colonoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergency colonoscopy.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Lack of complete data.