Paul Berggreen

One year ago, a multi-phase study was presented demonstrating that the users of the smart phone app had a statistically significant improvement in the quality of their bowel preps when compared to non-users. After the initial study, the app was updated and improved including short videos to help summarize the process. One year after its release, this study investigates whether the smart phone app is being utilized and if it continues to improve bowel prep quality and patient satisfaction. Early… Show more

One year ago, a multi-phase study was presented demonstrating that the users of the smart phone app had a statistically significant improvement in the quality of their bowel preps when compared to non-users. After the initial study, the app was updated and improved including short videos to help summarize the process. One year after its release, this study investigates whether the smart phone app is being utilized and if it continues to improve bowel prep quality and patient satisfaction. Early data shows that overall usage of the smart phone app was decreased since release, but continues to show a statistical improvement in bowel prep when used. App users continue to find the app helpful and report it subjectively improves their ability to complete their bowel prep. Show less

The use of a smartphone application significantly improves patients’ preparation for a colonoscopy, according to new research. In the study comparing the quality of bowel preparation by patients who used the app and those who did not, doctors found that 84 percent of individuals who used the app received a good score on the 9-point Boston Bowel Preparation Scale. By contrast, only 56 percent of those who didn’t use the app received a good score. The results, which correspond with health… Show more

The use of a smartphone application significantly improves patients’ preparation for a colonoscopy, according to new research. In the study comparing the quality of bowel preparation by patients who used the app and those who did not, doctors found that 84 percent of individuals who used the app received a good score on the 9-point Boston Bowel Preparation Scale. By contrast, only 56 percent of those who didn’t use the app received a good score. The results, which correspond with health technology trends, show how advances in smartphones are helping physicians achieve better patient outcomes. Show less