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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: are preparatory interventions effective?

M L Hackett1, M R Lane, D C McCarthy

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Auckland Hospital, The University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
|October 24, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Providing preparatory information, including cognitive strategies like visualization, significantly reduces anxiety and boosts self-confidence before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Psychology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Anxiety and low self-confidence are common in patients facing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
  • Understanding the impact of preparatory information is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive and behavioral preparatory information on patient self-confidence and anxiety.
  • To assess the impact of visualization techniques on patient outcomes during endoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • 48 outpatients undergoing their first endoscopy were randomized into cognitive, behavioral, combination, or attention-control groups.
  • Self-reported anxiety and self-confidence were measured pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Cognitive and combination interventions led to significant reductions in anxiety and increases in self-confidence.

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  • Subjects receiving cognitive-based preparation utilized visualization techniques during the procedure.
  • Behavioral-only or attention-control interventions did not significantly improve self-confidence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Preparatory information, particularly cognitive strategies, effectively manages anxiety and enhances self-confidence before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
    • Teaching visualization techniques increases their application during the procedure, improving patient experience.