What are the predictors of an inadequate preparation?

Predictors of an inadequate bowel preparation include: history of stroke or dementia, opioid use, male sex, calcium channel blocker use, and antidepressant use. Comprehensive patient education is an area for further research to improve quality of bowel preparation.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - February 11, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Ruby Yee, Shiana Manoharan, Christine Hall, Allen Hayashi Tags: Clinical Surgery--International Source Type: research