Table 4 Delays and frequency of possible contributory factors
From: Patient- and system-related barriers for the earlier diagnosis of colorectal cancer
| Â | System factors | Delay obtaining colonoscopy due to scheduling issues | Abnormal findings lost to FU per case | Patient factors | All reported factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total number of factors reported | 212 | 6 | 101 | 56 | 268 |
Mean number of factors reported per case | 3.1 | 0.09 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 3.9 |