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Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Patient Psychology

Background:

  • Endoscopy is a common medical procedure.
  • Patient anxiety is a known factor influencing the endoscopy experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze patient anxiety levels related to undergoing endoscopy.
  • To identify factors contributing to pre-endoscopy anxiety.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study was conducted with 50 endoscopy patients.
  • Data was collected using the Endoscopy Confidence Questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority of patients (82%) were reluctant to undergo the procedure.
  • Abdominal pain was the most common indication for endoscopy.
  • Most patients (84%) had no prior endoscopy history.

Conclusions:

  • Patient anxiety increases prior to endoscopy.
  • Nurses should provide comprehensive information, including potential discomforts, to manage patient anxiety.