The study aim to capture key quality indicators and patient satisfaction for 800 patients referred for a colonoscopy at Aalborg University Hospital. The patient population is mix of screening and non-screening colonoscopies seen at our out-patient clinic.~Each Colonoscopy is registered using a specially designed registration form and a more detailed form relating to the colonoscopy itself. The data collected includes: The Colonoscopist endoscopy experience and education, Medicine use, Colonoscopy duration, Unadjusted Caecum Intubations rate, Polyp detection rate, Polyps removed, Cancer detection rate and Nurse assisted Gloucester Comfort score.~Patient level data were recorded using a questionaire with 6 questions regarding satisfaction, pain, discomfort etc on a 10 cm analog scale.
The study aim is to investigate factors associated with patient satisfaction during a colonoscopy.