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  • Gastroenterology
  • Patient Outcomes Research
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Collecting patient satisfaction data after endoscopic procedures is crucial for quality improvement.
  • Traditional survey methods often yield low response rates, limiting their utility.
  • Optimizing data collection methods is essential for understanding patient experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a comprehensive reference of post-procedure satisfaction data.
  • To analyze patient-centered parameters influencing satisfaction.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of telephone outreach for satisfaction data collection.

Main Methods:

  • Two outpatient cohorts from Georgetown University Hospital were analyzed (Nov 2012-Jan 2013 and Nov 2015-Jan 2016).
  • Data included demographics, procedure details, and satisfaction scores.
  • Statistical analyses included t-tests, Wilcoxon rank sum, ANOVA, chi-squared tests, correlation, and linear regression.

Main Results:

  • Telephone outreach increased response rates from 3.4% to 40.5% (P < 0.0001).
  • Procedure length was significantly longer in the afternoon (P = 0.0185) and varied by procedure type (P < 0.0001).
  • Age showed a weak correlation with procedure length (r < 0.3), while gender and BMI did not significantly impact length.

Conclusions:

  • Post-procedure telephone calls significantly enhance patient satisfaction survey response rates.
  • Patient characteristics like age, gender, and BMI do not necessitate changes in endoscopic workflow timing.
  • The study highlights an effective method for improving patient feedback collection in gastroenterology.