Improving the quality of colonoscopy bowel preparation using a smart phone application: A randomized trial

Getting ready for a colonoscopy is difficult and involves many steps. Information given to patients is very important for adherence to treatment. We created a novel smart phone application (SPA) aimed to increase bowel preparation quality and patient satisfaction.

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