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Patient satisfaction with sedation for flexible bronchoscopy.
Takashi Hirose1, Kentaro Okuda, Hiroo Ishida
1The First Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan. thirose-shw@umin.ac.jp
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)
|June 3, 2008
Summary
Patient satisfaction with flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is important. Most patients would return for repeat procedures, with male gender, shorter exam times, and less discomfort positively influencing satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Healthcare Outcomes Research
Background:
- Patient satisfaction is a key health outcome.
- Limited research exists on patient satisfaction with flexible bronchoscopy (FB).
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess patient satisfaction with flexible bronchoscopy (FB) under conscious sedation.
- Identify factors influencing patient satisfaction with FB.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 161 patients undergoing FB.
- Assessed willingness to return, procedural discomforts, and satisfaction with care aspects.
Main Results:
- 80.1% of patients completed the survey; 65.8% would return for repeat FB.
- Factors associated with higher satisfaction included male gender, shorter procedure time, excellent physician quality, and minimal discomfort (coughing, pharyngeal/swallowing pain).
- Male gender was significantly related to greater patient satisfaction in logistic regression analysis.
Conclusions:
- Bronchoscopists should consider factors impacting patient satisfaction.
- Adjusting management based on patient satisfaction factors is recommended.
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