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  • 1Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospitals NHS Trust, Chesterfield, United Kingdom. petegoodfellow@bigfoot.com

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Nurse-performed flexible sigmoidoscopy is a common method for examining the lower colon. This review covers training, application, limitations, complications, and costs associated with this procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Nursing Practice
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy is increasingly performed by nurses for distal colonic investigation.
  • This technique offers a valuable tool for evaluating the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the training requirements for nurses performing flexible sigmoidoscopy.
  • To explore the practical application, limitations, potential complications, and cost-effectiveness of nurse-led flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing literature and practices.
  • It synthesizes information on training protocols, procedural outcomes, and economic factors.

Main Results:

  • Nurse-performed flexible sigmoidoscopy is a well-established and accepted diagnostic procedure.

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  • Key considerations include comprehensive training, patient selection, and management of potential complications.

    • Conclusions:

    • Flexible sigmoidoscopy by nurses is an effective and efficient method for distal colonic investigation.
    • Further research may focus on standardizing training and optimizing cost-benefit analyses.