Resident participation in flexible sigmoidoscopy does not affect patient satisfaction. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Jun;95(6):1563-6
Date
07/14/2000Pubmed ID
10894597DOI
10.1111/j.1572-0241.2000.02095.xScopus ID
2-s2.0-0034042743 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 14 CitationsAbstract
OBJECTIVE: We sought to assess the effect of resident involvement in flexible sigmoidoscopy on patient satisfaction and comfort.
METHODS: Adults undergoing flexible sigmoidoscopy completed a previsit questionnaire on indication for procedure, GI-related history, and functional status. Immediately after the procedure, satisfaction and procedure comfort were assessed. Additional information collected included procedure duration, depth of sigmoidoscope penetration, and visualization of diverticuli or polyps.
RESULTS: Among 408 endoscopies, patient characteristics and procedure indications were similar between sigmoidoscopies done by residents (n = 111) or staff. There were no differences in patient satisfaction, procedure comfort, or willingness to undergo the procedure again in the future. Sigmoidoscopies involving residents averaged 5.6 min longer, even after adjusting for preparation quality, depth of insertion, specific endoscopist, and the presence of polyps or diverticuli.
CONCLUSIONS: Patient satisfaction and comfort with flexible sigmoidoscopy was not reduced by resident involvement, though the procedure duration was slightly longer.
Author List
Jackson JL, Osgard E, Fincher RKAuthor
Jeffrey L. Jackson MD Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
FemaleHumans
Internship and Residency
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Pliability
Sigmoidoscopes
Sigmoidoscopy
Time Factors