The factors affecting polyp detection rate on the timing of colonoscopy

according to 116 respondents (24%, GE: 35%, nurses: 17%, p<0.01).325 respondents (66%, GE: 55%, nurses: 74%, p<0.01) responded positively towards the disclosure of the results of a QA program to the health authorities.Respondents were less positive to share results with insurers (57%; GE: 44%, nurses: 66%, p<0.01) and media (35%; GE: 22%, nurses: 44%, p<0.01).Most important quality indicators were proper patient information (97%), good aftercare (95%), and complete reporting (94%).Nurses rated patient-related parameters more important than GE, i.e. waiting lists (85 vs. 66%, p<0.01) and patient experiences (96 vs. 86%, p<0.01).Clinical outcomes like complications (97 vs. 88%, p<0.01) and completeness of procedure (92 vs. 80%, p<0.05) were more important to GE. Gender and age were not significantly associated with the overall attitude towards QA.Conclusion Endoscopy personnel have a generally positive attitude towards QA.The results show that GE and nurses prioritize different elements of a QA program.Additionally, GE have more concerns about the disclosure of QA results.Therefore, the implementation of a QA program should be performed in close collaboration between all stakeholders of endoscopy.