Table 5.

Variations in Outcomes by Clinician

MCE*FS
χ2(3)Pχ2(5)P
Procedure completed2.980.401.860.87
Noncompletion
    Discomfort3.150.373.750.59
    Poor Preparation2.420.49
Findings
    Normal Colon3.400.336.980.22
    Diverticula0.650.875.240.39
    Hemorrhoids2.360.507.720.17
    Infl. Bowel Disease2.860.41
    Mass Lesions0.540.91
    Polyps5.330.150.2330.80
    Hyperperistalisis1.270.74
    Other4.970.1710.780.06
  • * Number of clinicians = 4.

  • Number of clinicians = 6.

  • MCE, modified colon endoscopy; FS, flexible sigmoidoscopy.