BACKGROUND Family practice residencies offer training in flexible sigmoidoscopy;
however, there are no objective recommendations for determining competency in learners …

Methods We reviewed data recorded from all FFS procedures done at a family practice
residency from October 1986-July 1994. Results A total of 262 exams were performed by 55 …

To assess the effectiveness of a training program in flexible sigmoidoscopy for family
practice residents, we prospectively studied the performance of four residents during their …

The flexible fiber-optic sigmoidoscope is rapidly replacing the rigid sigmoidoscope in routine
screening for colorectal cancer. This study was undertaken to evaluate the safety, usage …

Background The primary objective of the research was to determine whether sigmoidoscopy
training during family practice residency is associated with subsequent performance of …

Ninety-four out of 114 physicians who took part in a continuing medical education course on
flexible sigmoidoscopy were contacted 12 to 18 months later. Ninety per cent (85) were now …

Background and Objectives: The US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that
adults ages 50 and over be screened for colorectal cancer. Flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) is …

Background: Flexible sigmoidoscopy is routinely performed by family practice physicians,
most of whom receive training in postgraduate education programs. The aim of this study …

OBJECTIVES Expanding the pool of primary care endoscopists to perform flexible
sigmoidoscopy (FS) has been advocated as a strategy for building colorectal cancer …

The office impact of two types of continuing medical education on flexible sigmoidoscopy
were compared. Measured office outcomes included sigmoidoscopy utilization rates, depth …