Clear instructions for better preps.
Give your patients easy-to-read colonoscopy information.
Want to avoid cancellations?
Research points to many causes for no-shows and late cancellations:
Not reading everything
A 2020 study found same-day cancellations were more likely when patients did not read all the prep instructions.1
No transportation
In a 2025 study, 11.6% of patients missed their colonoscopy due to lack of transportation.2
Long wait
A 2014 study found that patients who have to wait more than 4 weeks often do not show up for their colonoscopy.3
Drug use
A 2025 study added instructions to avoid marijuana before colonoscopy to reduce preassessment cancellations.4
Fear
In a 2022 qualitative study, patients reported fear and anxiety has reasons they delay or avoid colonoscopy.6
Let's be honest... you can't control everything.
But you can give patients easy-to-read instructions.
If you use printed bowel prep instructions from 2012, it's time to upgrade.
Our instructions are:
- Plain language
- Easy-to-read on any screen
- Print and digital versions
- Customizable to your clinic
- HIPAA-compliant
Colonoscopy instructions benchmark study
What are clinics using in 2026?
This study found many differences between bowel prep instructions:
- 88% are above 8th grade reading level.
- 73% instruct avoiding certain foods.
- 39% have a cancellation fee.
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20 years of experience
Open Book Health follows health literacy standards, usability principles, and consensus recommendations.
