Improving Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation and Reducing Patient Anxiety Through Recently Developed Online Information Resource: A Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Invasive medical procedures such as colonoscopies can cause psychological distress and anxiety. Mycolonoscopy.ca is a multilanguage website that provides online written and video information (individual items reported in prior publications to be highly rated by patients) regarding preparation and what to expect before, during, and after colonoscopy. Information about how to access the website is included with all colonoscopy appointment materials in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We evaluated the use of mycolonoscopy.ca among patients undergoing colonoscopy and examined the association between visitation to the website and patient outcomes.

Methods

A paper-based survey was distributed to patients attending their colonoscopy appointments between 11/2019 and 3/2020. Logistic

SUBMITTER: Jain A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9340630 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature