Could smarter follow-up strategies transform post-colonoscopy care? Two new studies from ACG 2024 reveal how automated text and email outreach doubled patient engagement, reducing staff workload and improving efficiency, while a direct nurse hotline enhanced accessibility but didn’t lower ER visits. With gastroenterology clinics handling thousands of procedures annually, optimizing communication could mean better patient outcomes and fewer unnecessary hospital visits. Are digital tools the key to more effective post-procedure care?
Improving Communication to Enhance Colonoscopy Follow-up (GI & Endoscopy News)
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