Psychological “Risks” of Colonoscopy Are Greater Amongst Fecal Immunohistochemical Test Positive Individuals Than Those With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Journal: Journal of Colon and Rectal Cancer (Vol.1, No. 2)Publication Date: 2016-06-01
Authors : Réme Mountifield; Jane M Andrews; Ruth Prosser; Antonina Mikocka-Walus; Amanda Bobridge; Peter Bampton;
Page : 17-25
Keywords : Colorectal Cancer Screening / Surveillance; Quality of Life; Anxiety; Depression;
Abstract
Abstract Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening by Fecal Immunohistochemical Testing (FIT) followed by colonoscopy reduces colorectal cancer mortality. Barriers to colonoscopy should be minimised. Objective: To compare psychological “risks” of colonoscopy in FIT positive (FIT+) subjects and those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Method: IBD patients undergoing colonoscopic CRC surveillance were age and gender matched with FIT+ individuals awaiting colonoscopy. Subjects completed Spielberger State and Trait Scales for current levels of anxiety, depression, anger and curiosity, versus long term personality tendencies. Results: 70 IBD respondents were matched with 70 FIT+ respondents, (57% male, mean age 57.6 years). FIT+ subjects demonstrated greater scores for state Anxiety (22.3 vs 20.3 p=0.024), Curiosity (24.3 vs 21.8 p=0.036), Anger (13.7 vs11.5 p=0.037) and Depression (23.8 vs21.2 p=0.002). Conclusion: FIT+ patients experience more anxiety and depression prior to their colonoscopy than IBD patients, which may reduce colonoscopy uptake and is important to address.
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