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Variation in post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer across colonoscopy providers in English National Health Service: population based cohort study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:To quantify post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) rates in England by using recent World Endoscopy Organisation guidelines, compare incidence among colonoscopy providers, and explore associated factors that could benefit from quality improvement initiatives. DESIGN:Population based cohort study. SETTING:National Health Service in England between 2005 and 2013. POPULATION:All people undergoing colonoscopy and subsequently diagnosed as having colorectal cancer up to three years after their investigation (PCCRC-3yr). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:National trends in incidence of PCCRC (within 6-36 months of colonoscopy), univariable and multivariable analyses to explore factors associated with occurrence, and funnel plots to measure variation among providers. RESULTS:The overall unadjusted PCCRC-3yr rate was 7.4% (9317/126?152), which decreased from 9.0% in 2005 to 6.5% in 2013 (P<0.01). Rates were lower for colonoscopies performed under the NHS bowel cancer screening programme (593/16?640, 3.6%), while they were higher for those conducted by non-NHS providers (187/2009, 9.3%). Rates were higher in women, in older age groups, and in people with inflammatory bowel disease or diverticular disease, in those with higher comorbidity scores, and in people with previous cancers. Substantial variation in rates among colonoscopy providers remained after adjustment for case mix. CONCLUSIONS:Wide variation exists in PCCRC-3yr rates across NHS colonoscopy providers in England. The lowest incidence was seen in colonoscopies performed under the NHS bowel cancer screening programme. Quality improvement initiatives are needed to address this variation in rates and prevent colorectal cancer by enabling earlier diagnosis, removing premalignant polyps, and therefore improving outcomes.

SUBMITTER: Burr NE

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6849511 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Variation in post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer across colonoscopy providers in English National Health Service: population based cohort study.

Burr Nicholas E NE Derbyshire Edmund E Taylor John J Whalley Simon S Subramanian Venkataraman V Finan Paul J PJ Rutter Matthew D MD Valori Roland R Morris Eva J A EJA

BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 20191113

<h4>Objectives</h4>To quantify post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) rates in England by using recent World Endoscopy Organisation guidelines, compare incidence among colonoscopy providers, and explore associated factors that could benefit from quality improvement initiatives.<h4>Design</h4>Population based cohort study.<h4>Setting</h4>National Health Service in England between 2005 and 2013.<h4>Population</h4>All people undergoing colonoscopy and subsequently diagnosed as having colorectal ...[more]

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Variation in post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer across colonoscopy providers in English National Health Service: population based cohort study.

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