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Patient preference in upper gastrointestinal studies: roentgenography versus endoscopy
Southern Medical Journal
|September 1, 1987
Summary
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is preferred over roentgenography for diagnostic procedures. Patients found endoscopy easier to tolerate and would choose it for future evaluations, indicating greater patient acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Upper gastrointestinal (GI) imaging is crucial for diagnosing various conditions.
- Roentgenography and endoscopy are common diagnostic modalities for the upper GI tract.
- Patient acceptance and tolerance are important factors in choosing diagnostic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively compare patient acceptance and tolerance of upper GI roentgenography versus endoscopy.
- To determine patient preference for repeat upper GI evaluations.
Main Methods:
- Prospective comparative study design.
- Involved patients undergoing either upper GI roentgenography or endoscopy.
- Assessed patient acceptance and tolerance through standardized measures.
Main Results:
- Endoscopy was significantly better tolerated and perceived as easier by patients compared to roentgenography.
- No significant differences were found in reported pain or lifestyle interruption between the two methods.
- A majority of patients expressed a preference for endoscopy for future repeat evaluations.
Conclusions:
- Upper GI endoscopy offers superior patient tolerance and acceptance compared to upper GI roentgenography.
- Endoscopy is a more favorable option for patients undergoing diagnostic evaluations of the upper gastrointestinal tract.