| Abstract: | Aim The study assessed compliance of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) with endoscopic surveillance. Method In this nationwide, cross‐sectional study, individuals from FAP families registered with the Netherlands Foundation for the Detection of Hereditary Tumours were invited to complete a questionnaire on endoscopic screening experiences. Results A total of 328 individuals were eligible for the study of whom 85 were at risk for FAP, 108 had an intact rectum after a colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis (IRA), and 135 had had a pouch following a proctocolectomy with ileoanal anastomosis (IPAA). Based on medical record data, 20% of the at‐risk group and 26% of the IRA‐group were found to be undercompliant with surveillance advice which was associated significantly with perceived self‐efficacy, use of sedatives during surveillance, pain after surveillance and low perceived benefits of surveillance (P < 0.05). Conclusion One in five individuals at risk for FAP and one in four with a retained rectum are undercompliant with screening advice. We recommend that sedatives should be patient‐tailored for FAP individuals undergoing surveillance and that adequate pain medication be provided after endoscopy. |
