Do they read it?
A 2020 study found same-day cancellations were more likely when patients did not read all the prep instructions.1
Clear instructions for better preps.
Colonoscopy patient education with plain language and visual cues.
Patients need simple instructions.
No-shows and cancellations can happen if patients are confused.
Templates make it easy to update your instructions.
You don't need to start from scratch.
Free
Creative Commons license and free to all clinics.
Standardized
Structure and visual icons designed for clarity.
Customizable
Edit for your clinic's workflow, medications, and policies.
Research
Clinics and researchers are working to improve bowel prep instructions. These quality improvement projects, patient education studies, and clinical guidelines inform the content of these templates.
Prep Folder templates are based on ongoing review of real prep instructions used by clinics.
Prep Folder standardizes instructions for GI clinics.
The project is built on health literacy research and open designs.
The goal is to make high-quality prep instructions easier for clinics to use, adapt, and improve over time.