ArticleIrish journal of medical science2016
Effective communication enhances the patients' endoscopy experience.
Article in Irish journal of medical science, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- The impact of watching real-time videos of flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy on anxiety and depression in patients.International urology and nephrology · 2022Trial
- Watching Videos of Colonoscopies and Receiving Interpretations Reduce Pain and Anxiety While Increasing the Satisfaction of Patients.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2021Trial
- Qualitative evaluation of a video-based tool to support informed consent in colonoscopy.Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Emotional labor and occupational well-being among endoscopy healthcare workers: a moderated serial mediation model.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Improving the Consent Process With an Informed Consent Video Prior to Outpatient Colonoscopy.Gastro hep advances · 2023Article
- Patient Experiences with Colonoscopy: A Qualitative Study.Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundUndergoing an endoscopy is a stressful experience for patients.
aimsTo audit the endoscopy pathway to improve patient satisfaction.
methodsA prospective survey of endoscopy patients to identify system improvements that were then implemented.
resultsThe survey was performed before (N = 71) and after (N = 60) process improvements identified by the initial survey. Information provision and staff communication skills were identified for optimisation. Patient anxiety at home was significantly reduced (median 2 vs. 1, p < 0.01). Education of endoscopy staff significantly improved the quality of information provided before and after the procedure with regard to sedation (median 4 vs. 5, p < 0.01), discomfort (median 4 vs. 5, p < 0.01), complications (28 vs. 82 %, p < 0.01), findings (89 vs. 100 %, p < 0.01) and follow-up (73 vs. 90 %, p = 0.015). Gloucester Comfort Scores during endoscopy improved (median 1 vs. 0, p < 0.01) without increasing sedation levels. Patient feelings of invasion/trauma significantly decreased. Overall 95 % of patients were satisfied.
conclusionStructured information leaflets and improved staff communication skills reduce anxiety and enhance patients' experiences. They are now standard operating procedures.
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