Endoscopy
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of an information video before colonoscopy on patient satisfaction and anxiety - a randomized trial.
Anxiety before colonoscopy may have adverse consequences and increase requirements for sedation and analgesics. We aimed to examine the effects of adding an information video to our usual preprocedural information. ⋯ An information video shown to patients preparing for colonoscopy had no impact on tolerability or anxiety. Colonoscopy is less tolerable and more painful for women and this is probably related to a higher degree of anxiety. Endoscopy personnel should be aware of these gender differences and adjust information and medication accordingly.