Improved Bowel Preparation with Multimedia Education in a Predominantly African-American Population: A Randomized Study.

ABSTRACT: Background and Aim. Inadequate bowel preparation is a major impediment in colonoscopy quality outcomes. Aim of this study was to evaluate the role of multimedia education (MME) in improving bowel preparation quality and adenoma detection rate. Methods. This was an IRB-approved prospective randomized study that enrolled 111 adult patients undergoing outpatient screening or surveillance colonoscopy. After receiving standard colonoscopy instructions, the patients were randomized into MME group (n = 48) and control group (n = 46). The MME group received comprehensive multimedia education including an audio-visual program, a visual aid, and a brochure. Demographics, quality of bowel preparation, and colonoscopy findings were recorded. Results. MME group had a significantly better bowel preparat

SUBMITTER: Garg S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4781963 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature