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Resident participation in flexible sigmoidoscopy does not affect patient satisfaction
J L Jackson1, E Osgard, R K Fincher
1Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, USA.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 14, 2000
Summary
Patient satisfaction and comfort during flexible sigmoidoscopy are unaffected by resident involvement. While procedures involving residents took slightly longer, key outcomes like patient comfort and satisfaction remained consistent.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a common endoscopic procedure.
- Resident training involves direct patient care, including endoscopic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of resident participation on patient satisfaction and comfort during flexible sigmoidoscopy.
- To compare outcomes between procedures performed by residents and staff endoscopists.
Main Methods:
- Adult patients undergoing flexible sigmoidoscopy completed pre- and post-procedure questionnaires.
- Data collected included patient characteristics, procedure indications, satisfaction, comfort, duration, and depth of insertion.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were observed in patient satisfaction, comfort, or willingness to repeat the procedure between resident-involved and staff-performed sigmoidoscopies.
- Procedures involving residents were, on average, 5.6 minutes longer, even after statistical adjustment.
Conclusions:
- Resident involvement in flexible sigmoidoscopy does not negatively affect patient satisfaction or comfort.
- Slightly increased procedure duration is associated with resident involvement but does not compromise patient experience.