Consensus by Delphi method on the bowel cleansing for colonoscopy

AIM: to develop and evaluate standardized approach for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: a cross-sectional study using the Delphi method was used. Anonymous voting was done by 12 experts. Twelve questions were compiled on bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Based on the practical experience of the working group, as well as literature data, ten statements were formulated. Recommendations that did not reach the required level of agreement (80% or more) will be subject to a 2nd round of Delphi voting.

RESULTS: voting was completed on all 10 selected theses, the expert panel participated in full. Of the 10 provisions submitted for voting, consensus (80% or more) was reached on the stages of cleansing, diet and the use of additional agents.

CONCLUSION: the developed standardized scheme of patient preparation for colonoscopy is recognized as the most optimal in clinical practice based on expert evaluation.

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