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Patient Compliance during 24-Hour Dual pH Probe Monitoring for Extraesophageal Reflux
Joint Authors
Kelchner, Lisa
Montrose, Marshall
Neils-Strunjas, Jean
Musser, Joy
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
During ambulatory 24-hour dual pH probe monitoring for suspected extraesophageal reflux (EER), patients are responsible for indicating relevant study events.
Study interpretation relies on patient accuracy and compliance to test instructions.
This study sought to explore patient compliance during pH probe monitoring and evaluated the utility of a Post-Evaluation Questionnaire as a clinical tool.
Participants and Methods.
Participants were prospectively studied during 24-hour dual pH probe monitoring.
Participants used both a food diary and monitor settings to indicate relevant study events.
Following pH testing, participants completed a Post-Evaluation Questionnaire regarding test experiences.
Results.
Eighty-two participants completed the study.
Means and standard deviations were calculated for individual responses on the Post-Evaluation Questionnaire.
Means indicate high participant accuracy for study events, and adherence to typical activities and diet over the testing period.
Factor analysis was performed on the Post-Evaluation Questionnaire items and identified two factors: “typical experiences” and “times forgot.” Cronbach's alpha demonstrated acceptable reliability levels for questions related to “typical experiences,” but poor reliability for “times forgot” questions.
Conclusions.
Assessment of participant compliance during pH probe testing can quickly and easily be completed through a Post-Evaluation Questionnaire.
Participant compliance can be assessed for improved study interpretation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Musser, Joy& Kelchner, Lisa& Neils-Strunjas, Jean& Montrose, Marshall. 2011. Patient Compliance during 24-Hour Dual pH Probe Monitoring for Extraesophageal Reflux. ISRN Otolaryngology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Musser, Joy…[et al.]. Patient Compliance during 24-Hour Dual pH Probe Monitoring for Extraesophageal Reflux. ISRN Otolaryngology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491876
American Medical Association (AMA)
Musser, Joy& Kelchner, Lisa& Neils-Strunjas, Jean& Montrose, Marshall. Patient Compliance during 24-Hour Dual pH Probe Monitoring for Extraesophageal Reflux. ISRN Otolaryngology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491876
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491876