Colonoscopy cleanout education and outcome optimization

Colonoscopy is a frequently employed diagnostic tool used in the assessment of pediatric patients with known or suspected GI disease. Common indications for the procedure in pediatric patients include chronic diarrhea, hematochezia, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In preparing a patient for colonoscopy, a regimen is typically prescribed, altering diet and fluid intake to ensure a cleaned gastrointestinal tract at the time of the procedure. This “clean-out” is an essential part of the endoscopic procedure because a good prep/clean-out impacts the success and outcome of the procedure by enabling a more confident diagnosis, more expedient procedures, and less required anesthesia. This study is being conducted to improve the cleanout process for pediatric patients and their families. A better understanding of the patient experience can inform the medical community about pragmatic and logistical difficulties. Specifically, potential difficulties concerning communication, access to medications, and distribution of prep instructions can impact patient satisfaction and success with the prep. Understanding all these factors better can help improve patient education regarding prep and cleanout processes.

Author dc:creator

• Sagar, Nikita

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Rufo, Paul A.
• Kintsurashvili, Ekaterina

• Medicine
• Nutrition
• Health education

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/2144/52371

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.bu.edu:2144/52371