D P Toomey1, M Hackett-Brennan2, G Corrigan2, C Singh2, G Nessim2, P Balfe2. 1. Endoscopy Suite, Department of Surgery, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. toomey.des@gmail.com. 2. Endoscopy Suite, Department of Surgery, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Undergoing an endoscopy is a stressful experience for patients. AIMS: To audit the endoscopy pathway to improve patient satisfaction. METHODS: A prospective survey of endoscopy patients to identify system improvements that were then implemented. RESULTS: The survey was performed before (N = 71) and after (N = 60) process improvements identified by the initial survey. Information provision and staff communication skills were identified for optimisation. Patient anxiety at home was significantly reduced (median 2 vs. 1, p < 0.01). Education of endoscopy staff significantly improved the quality of information provided before and after the procedure with regard to sedation (median 4 vs. 5, p < 0.01), discomfort (median 4 vs. 5, p < 0.01), complications (28 vs. 82 %, p < 0.01), findings (89 vs. 100 %, p < 0.01) and follow-up (73 vs. 90 %, p = 0.015). Gloucester Comfort Scores during endoscopy improved (median 1 vs. 0, p < 0.01) without increasing sedation levels. Patient feelings of invasion/trauma significantly decreased. Overall 95 % of patients were satisfied. CONCLUSION: Structured information leaflets and improved staff communication skills reduce anxiety and enhance patients' experiences. They are now standard operating procedures.
BACKGROUND: Undergoing an endoscopy is a stressful experience for patients. AIMS: To audit the endoscopy pathway to improve patient satisfaction. METHODS: A prospective survey of endoscopy patients to identify system improvements that were then implemented. RESULTS: The survey was performed before (N = 71) and after (N = 60) process improvements identified by the initial survey. Information provision and staff communication skills were identified for optimisation. Patientanxiety at home was significantly reduced (median 2 vs. 1, p < 0.01). Education of endoscopy staff significantly improved the quality of information provided before and after the procedure with regard to sedation (median 4 vs. 5, p < 0.01), discomfort (median 4 vs. 5, p < 0.01), complications (28 vs. 82 %, p < 0.01), findings (89 vs. 100 %, p < 0.01) and follow-up (73 vs. 90 %, p = 0.015). Gloucester Comfort Scores during endoscopy improved (median 1 vs. 0, p < 0.01) without increasing sedation levels. Patient feelings of invasion/trauma significantly decreased. Overall 95 % of patients were satisfied. CONCLUSION: Structured information leaflets and improved staff communication skills reduce anxiety and enhance patients' experiences. They are now standard operating procedures.
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