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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