Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 5, 2026
06:28
E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
Published on: August 1, 2019
An improved colonoscopy preparation method and its acceptability by patients
1Tsuruoka Clinic 54-3 Ryoujihouji Higashinakatomi Aizumi-cho Itano-gun Tokushima 771-12 Japan.
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
|January 1, 1995
Summary
A new colonoscopy preparation method, involving no dietary restrictions until the exam day, offers good patient tolerance and acceptance. This improved bowel prep ensures excellent colon cleansing with minimal adverse effects, enhancing the colonoscopy experience.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Effective bowel preparation is crucial for successful colonoscopy.
- Traditional methods often involve strict dietary limitations and can cause patient discomfort.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an improved colonoscopy preparation method with enhanced patient tolerance and acceptance.
- To assess the efficacy of the new preparation in achieving adequate colonic cleansing.
Main Methods:
- A randomized questionnaire evaluated patient tolerance and acceptance of the new preparation.
- Patients received cisapride and sodium picosulfate, followed by magnesium citrate powder (MP) solution.
- The preparation involved no dietary restrictions until the day of the examination.
Main Results:
- 95% of patients found the laxative taste palatable, and 79.4% found the volume tolerable.
- Only 3.8% experienced mild symptoms like abdominal pain, with 79% reporting no symptoms.
- Colonic cleansing quality was rated excellent, good, or fair in 93.3% of cases, with no adverse effects observed.
Conclusions:
- The improved colonoscopy preparation method is well-tolerated and accepted by patients.
- This method achieves excellent colonic cleansing, making it clinically beneficial for endoscopic examinations.
Related Concept Videos
01:26Imaging Studies III: Gastrointestinal Motility Studies and Virtual Colonoscopy
This lesson explores three gastrointestinal imaging techniques: radionuclide testing, colonic transit studies, and virtual colonoscopy.
Radionuclide Testing
Radionuclide testing is a sophisticated medical technique for assessing gastrointestinal motility. It focuses on gastric emptying and colonic transit time. Radioactive markers track the movement of food through the digestive system, providing insights into gastrointestinal disorders.
In gastric emptying studies, a meal's liquid and solid...
Radionuclide Testing
Radionuclide testing is a sophisticated medical technique for assessing gastrointestinal motility. It focuses on gastric emptying and colonic transit time. Radioactive markers track the movement of food through the digestive system, providing insights into gastrointestinal disorders.
In gastric emptying studies, a meal's liquid and solid...
01:25Endoscopic Procedures II: Colonoscopy
The colon, or large intestine, is the final segment of the digestive system. Its primary functions include absorbing water and vitamins produced by gut bacteria and transforming waste from liquid to solid to form stool. In adults, the large intestine is approximately 5 feet long and consists of four main sections:
01:26Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy
Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
01:23Lower GI Series: Barium Enema
A Barium Enema, or a lower GI series, is a specialized radiographic examination designed to visualize the lower gastrointestinal tract, specifically the colon and rectum. This procedure is instrumental in diagnosing various conditions such as colorectal cancer, polyps, diverticulosis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Procedure Details
The examination begins by inserting a lubricated rectal tube into the patient's rectum to administer a radiopaque barium solution. The barium flow is carefully...
Procedure Details
The examination begins by inserting a lubricated rectal tube into the patient's rectum to administer a radiopaque barium solution. The barium flow is carefully...
01:29Endoscopic Procedures I: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic procedure in which an endoscopist uses a flexible, lighted endoscope to visualize the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The procedure includes visualizing the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum.
During an EGD, the endoscope can be used to:
During an EGD, the endoscope can be used to:
01:28Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy
Capsule endoscopy, or wireless or video capsule endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure for examining the entire gastrointestinal tract. Patients swallow a capsule about the size of a vitamin tablet. The capsule is equipped with a transmitter, a battery, an LED light source, and a color video camera to capture images throughout the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure is particularly useful for diagnosing conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, tumors, polyps, ulcers, unexplained...