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Soothing techniques used in barium enema examinations
1West Midlands School of Radiography, Stoke-on-Trent.
Radiography Today
|August 1, 1990
Summary
Patient anxiety significantly impacts barium examination difficulty, with 90% of staff recognizing this link. Most staff (87%) employ anxiety reduction techniques during these X-ray procedures.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Patient Care
Background:
- Patient anxiety is a common concern in medical imaging.
- Barium examinations can be particularly stressful for patients.
- Effective stress reduction methods are needed in radiology departments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and develop stress reduction methods for X-ray departments.
- To survey staff involved in barium examinations regarding patient anxiety.
- To identify current anxiety reduction techniques used during barium enemas.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a survey among professionals involved in barium examinations.
- Collected data on perceived relationships between patient anxiety and examination difficulty.
- Documented methods used by staff to reduce patient anxiety.
Main Results:
- 90% of respondents agreed that patient anxiety affects examination difficulty.
- 87% of respondents reported using methods to reduce patient anxiety.
- Little difference in opinions was observed across different professional groups.
Conclusions:
- A list of current anxiety reduction techniques during barium enemas was developed.
- The study highlights the importance of addressing patient anxiety in X-ray procedures.
- Further research into anxiety reduction methods for X-ray examinations is recommended.