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Preparatory information and anxiety before sigmoidoscopy: a comparative study.

J W Fullhart

    Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
    |June 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Providing information about sensations during sigmoidoscopy did not significantly decrease patient anxiety compared to standard procedure information. Both audiotaped messages were viewed positively by patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Psychology
    • Health Education

    Background:

    • Sigmoidoscopy is an important diagnostic procedure.
    • Patient anxiety can negatively impact the procedure and patient experience.
    • Effective pre-procedure information is crucial for managing anxiety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy of two audiotaped information interventions in reducing pre-sigmoidoscopy anxiety.
    • To determine if including information about sensations improves anxiety reduction compared to procedure-only information.

    Main Methods:

    • A quasi-experimental, two-group pre- and posttest design was employed.
    • Twenty-two male subjects received either procedure-only or procedure-plus-sensation audiotaped information.
    • Anxiety was measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and heart rate monitoring.

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    Main Results:

    • No statistically significant difference in anxiety levels was found between the two groups postintervention (p = .05).
    • Heart rate did not show significant changes between groups or over time.
    • Qualitative feedback indicated positive patient reception to both information types.

    Conclusions:

    • Neither information intervention significantly reduced anxiety before sigmoidoscopy.
    • Both audiotaped information formats were perceived as beneficial by patients.
    • Further research may be needed to identify more effective anxiety-reducing strategies for sigmoidoscopy patients.