Table 3. Reasons for No and Late Colonoscopies (>6 Months) After a Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Based on Electronic Health Record Audits and Nurse Navigator Entries into the Study Database*
No ColonoscopyLate Colonoscopy (>6 Months)Events
UC (n = 8)Navigation (n = 2)UC (n = 6)Navigation (n = 4)
Refused31——4
Repetitively canceled or missed appointments4—217
Referred but no appointment until after 6 months——3—3
Cost concerns1——12
Procedure concerns——426
Too busy or other priorities1—1—2
Lost health insurance or changed coverage11——2
Other health issues—1—23
Totals10310629†

  • ↵* Participants could have more than one reason for not completing a colonoscopy or completing it late.

  • ↵† Number of reasons for either not completing a colonoscopy or completing it late.

  • UC, usual care.