A novel digital rectoscope for the triage of lower gastrointestinal symptoms in primary care: a prospective multicentre feasibility study.

James LewisAlan AskariArihant MehtaYasmin RazakPrash PatelRavi MisraHenry TilneyTanveer AhmedMooyad AhmedAdnan SyeedJohn Camilleri-BrennanRalph John NichollsJames Macalister Kinross

Published in: BJGP open (2022)

Digital rectoscopy in primary care is safe, acceptable, and can reduce referrals. A phase III randomised controlled trial is indicated to define its utility in reducing the burden on hospital diagnostic services.

Keyphrases

primary care
phase iii
clinical trial
study protocol
open label
double blind
emergency department
placebo controlled
healthcare
general practice
phase ii
risk factors
sleep quality
physical activity
acute care