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    • Medical Procedures

    Background:

    • Oesophageal acid exposure (OAE) is a common diagnostic tool.
    • The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) provides guidelines for appropriate referrals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the appropriateness and patient experience of OAE procedures.
    • To identify potential issues and recommend improvements for OAE safety and satisfaction.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of patient referrals for OAE.
    • Assessment of patient knowledge and satisfaction with OAE procedures.
    • Identification of challenges encountered during OAE.

    Main Results:

    • Most OAE referrals align with ASGE guidelines.
    • Patients are generally well-informed and satisfied with OAE.
    • Key issues include inappropriate referrals, communication gaps, and inadequate patient preparation.

    Conclusions:

    • OAE is a valuable and generally well-tolerated procedure.
    • Ensuring thorough preprocedure assessment, informed consent, clear communication, and patient safety is crucial.
    • Addressing identified problems can optimize the OAE process.