Table 1.

PROSPR Network Recommendations for studies regarding colonoscopy quality

1. Indication (at minimum screening vs. non-screening) should be measured

2. The criteria used to classify indication should be specified, including the factors included in the algorithm and how they were assessed

3. The perspective of indication determination should be reported (patient, referring provider, endoscopist, or chart reviewer).

4. There should be a clearly defined gold standard to determine indication

5. The distribution of exams by indication should be summarized

6. Sensitivity analyses should be considered for results that might change based on indication classification