Effect of a Novel Patient Garment on Perceived Privacy during Colonoscopy: A Simple Approach to Minimize Embarrassment
Joint Authors
Aslanian, Harry R.
Butt, Zeeshan
Aamar, Ali
Madhani, Kamraan
Hussain, Iqra
Garsten, Joel
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
In the United States, patients wear a one-piece, reusable cloth gown during colonoscopy procedures.
Many patients report embarrassment related to bodily exposure during colonoscopy.
This may limit participation in colorectal cancer screening programs.
Aims.
To assess whether the use of a novel, disposable patient garment (Privacy Pants, Jackson, MS), which increases patient coverage, can reduce embarrassment related to bodily exposure and increase colonoscopy acceptance rates.
Methods.
Patients were offered a novel gown, and they completed questionnaires before and after colonoscopy.
Results.
A total of 120 patients participated.
54% were female and 82% were Caucasian.
The novel gown had high overall satisfaction (8.3) and was associated with a sense of respect during the procedure (9.4).
67% (80) of the patients had a prior colonoscopy, and of these, 76% would request a novel gown over a traditional gown for future procedures.
Among all study participants, a high rate of acceptability for repeat colonoscopy if recommended by their doctors was reported (mean of 9.4).
Nonwhites were more likely to have a concern for embarrassment addressed by using novel gowns as compared to whites (P value 0.02).
Conclusion.
All participants, particularly women and nonwhite participants, reported high rates of respect and satisfaction and decrease in embarrassment utilizing the novel gown during colonoscopy.
Patients who had prior colonoscopy with a traditional gown preferred the novel garment.
A novel procedure gown may enhance colonoscopy acceptance by minimizing embarrassment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aamar, Ali& Butt, Zeeshan& Madhani, Kamraan& Hussain, Iqra& Garsten, Joel& Aslanian, Harry R.. 2019. Effect of a Novel Patient Garment on Perceived Privacy during Colonoscopy: A Simple Approach to Minimize Embarrassment. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154899
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aamar, Ali…[et al.]. Effect of a Novel Patient Garment on Perceived Privacy during Colonoscopy: A Simple Approach to Minimize Embarrassment. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Aamar, Ali& Butt, Zeeshan& Madhani, Kamraan& Hussain, Iqra& Garsten, Joel& Aslanian, Harry R.. Effect of a Novel Patient Garment on Perceived Privacy during Colonoscopy: A Simple Approach to Minimize Embarrassment. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154899
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1154899