Optimizing Colonoscopy Procedures and Reducing Patient Anxiety Through Recently Developed Online Information Resources
Invasive medical procedures such as colonoscopies are known to cause psychological
distress and anxiety. Patient anxiety leads to reduced patient compliance for colonoscopy
and increased adverse effects. Patient education prior to colonoscopy has previously
been shown to have positive effects on outcomes and experience. Based on patient and
provider input, we have previously developed easy to read written materials and easy
to follow video materials, which other patients have rated highly (Interact J Med
Res 2019 Feb 20;8(1):e11938; JMIR Hum Factors. 2020 Oct 21;7(4):e15353). These, along
with other materials, are embedded on
https://mycolonoscopy.ca. Mycolonoscopy.ca is a website that provides online information access for patients
regarding preparation and what to expect before, during and after their colonoscopy.
Information about accessing the website is provided with appointment materials (which
includes information about split-dose versus one day bowel preparation, giving patients
the option between the two) mailed to all patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopy
in Winnipeg.
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