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  • Gastroenterology
  • Patient Care

Background:

  • Colonoscopy is vital for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management, including diagnosis, monitoring, and dysplasia detection.
  • Suboptimal patient adherence to surveillance colonoscopies is a significant challenge.
  • Discomfort, anxiety, and bowel preparation issues contribute to poor adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient satisfaction with colonoscopy among individuals with IBD.
  • To identify factors influencing patient satisfaction during colonoscopy procedures.
  • To explore strategies for improving patient adherence to IBD surveillance.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter, cross-sectional study involving 444 IBD patients across three Italian centers.
  • Utilized pre- and post-examination questionnaires, including the Endoscopy Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire (ECSQ) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10).
  • Analyzed clinical factors, bowel preparation methods, and healthcare provider expertise in relation to patient satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • Overall patient satisfaction with colonoscopy was high (98.8%), though satisfaction varied by procedural phase.
  • Expert endoscopists, disease remission, and frequent prior procedures positively predicted satisfaction.
  • Severe disease activity, deep sedation, and high-volume bowel preparation were associated with lower satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing bowel preparation protocols is essential for enhancing patient experience.
  • Improving healthcare provider expertise and implementing stress-reduction techniques can improve adherence.
  • Targeted interventions can enhance patient adherence to vital IBD surveillance guidelines.