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Colonoscopy utilization in rural areas by general surgeons: An analysis of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
American Journal of Surgery 2019 August
BACKGROUND: One in three adults above 50 years old have not been screened for colorectal cancer as of 2013.1 Rural areas have even lower screening and have more general surgeons compared to gastroenterologists,2 offering surgeons as a reservoir for necessary services.
METHODS: Public data from the 2006-2015 CDC National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey was analyzed using SAS. Number of colonoscopies performed by rural general surgeons, family medicine practitioners, and other specialties were compared to their urban counterparts.
RESULTS: 21.91% of rural colonoscopies were performed by general surgeons, whereas 32.87% were performed by family medicine practitioners and 45.22% by other specialties including gastroenterologists. Rural general surgeons performed a greater percentage of annual rural colonoscopies than urban general surgeons (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: General surgeons are fulfilling the need for colonoscopy in rural areas. Improvements to current colonoscopy training guidelines are imperative, especially for physicians who practice in rural areas.
METHODS: Public data from the 2006-2015 CDC National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey was analyzed using SAS. Number of colonoscopies performed by rural general surgeons, family medicine practitioners, and other specialties were compared to their urban counterparts.
RESULTS: 21.91% of rural colonoscopies were performed by general surgeons, whereas 32.87% were performed by family medicine practitioners and 45.22% by other specialties including gastroenterologists. Rural general surgeons performed a greater percentage of annual rural colonoscopies than urban general surgeons (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: General surgeons are fulfilling the need for colonoscopy in rural areas. Improvements to current colonoscopy training guidelines are imperative, especially for physicians who practice in rural areas.
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