Simulation Training of Endoscopy Staff to Improve Patient Experience in Colonoscopy

NCT02428907 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2008-58-0028
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 539
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Some patients experience a degree of pain and discomfort during endoscopic examination of the large bowel. Sedatives and analgesics may be administered in low doses. Excessive dosage or intense pain may lead to hypotension and impaired level of consciousness. The purpose of the present study was to determine if simulation training of endoscopy staff in preventing pain and handling acute complications through effective teamwork could improve the quality of colonoscopy from the patients' perspective.

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer

Keywords

simulation training; minimal sedation; colonoscopy; patient satisfaction; teamwork; team training; patient safety

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• patient perception of colonoscopy

  comparison of patient satisfaction aspects of colonoscopy before and after a simulation, course for staff. The patients fill out a questionnaire: Pain score on a visual analogue scale, Wiilingness to return for a repeat colonoscopy if necessary on a visual analogue scale, assessmment of doctor's and nurse's behaviour on a scale from 1 - 10 regarding empathy, quality of information. Staff answer a questionnaire where they assess the quality of teamwork on a scale from 1-10. They also assess the patients perceived pain on a visual analogue scale.

  3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Staff perception of teamwork

  3 months

Interventions

simulation training BEHAVIORAL

teamtraining of endoscopy staff

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients for colonoscopy under minimal sedation

You may qualify if:

• All patients for colonoscopy under minimal sedation who are able to understand imformation

You may not qualify if:

• Unable to understand information

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Aalborg University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

NordSim, Aalborg University Hospital

Aalborg, 9000, Denmark

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms; Patient Satisfaction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal Neoplasms; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Digestive System Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Digestive System Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Colonic Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Rectal Diseases; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• Karen L Larsen, m.d.

  Medical Doctor and head of department at Aalborg University Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 18, 2015
• First Posted: April 29, 2015
• Study Start: October 1, 2012
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2013
• Study Completion: April 1, 2013
• Last Updated: February 5, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-02

Locations

DK (1)