Video Consent for Colonoscopy Improves Knowledge Retention and Patient Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Medical Education
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Informed consent for endoscopic procedures varies significantly between institutions.
• The process of informed consent in gastrointestinal endoscopy is understudied.
• Standardizing informed consent is crucial for patient understanding and procedural safety.

Purpose of the Study:

• To standardize informed consent for screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of a supplemental video tool in improving informed consent.
• To assess patient recall and satisfaction with the informed consent process.

Main Methods:

• Development of a video tool detailing key informed consent components for colonoscopy.
• Randomization of patients undergoing colonoscopy to traditional consent or video-assisted consent.
• Administration of a post-procedure survey to assess recall and satisfaction.

Main Results:

• Patients receiving video-assisted informed consent showed significantly higher recall of key aspects.
• The video tool group reported significantly higher satisfaction with the informed consent process.
• Procedural metrics, including operation time, were not negatively impacted by the video tool.

Conclusions:

• Supplementing traditional informed consent with a video tool enhances patient recall and satisfaction for colonoscopies.
• The video tool offers a standardized approach to informed consent in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
• This method improves patient comprehension without compromising procedural efficiency.