Patient Education and Text Message Reminders in Colonoscopy

NCT06073782 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AmasyaU-MA-292
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 84
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to examine the effects of detailed education and text message reminders given to patients undergoing colonoscopy on bowel cleansing, vital signs and anxiety.

Conditions

Colon Disease; Educational Problems

Keywords

colonoscopy; patient education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Beck Anxiety Scale

  Beck Depression Scale (BDS) was developed by Beck. The scale was created to include clinical symptoms seen in depression. The items of the BDS are organized based on clinical observations and data. The scale consists of 21 symptom categories. Each symptom category is addressed with scored sentences ranging from 0-3. The maximum score that can be obtained from the scale is 63. A high total score on the scale indicates a high level or severity of depression

  One day

• Boston Bowel Readiness Scale

  The scale has a four-point (0-3) scoring system applied separately for each of the three parts of the colon. 3- 0 (İnsuffıcıent) : Unprepared colon in which the mucosa cannot be evaluated due to uncleared solid fecal matter. 1. (Bad) = Part of the mucosa is visible in the colon, but other parts are not visible due to contamination, residual fecal matter and/or opaque fluid. 2. (Good) = Colon mucosa is well visualized but there is a small amount of impurities, small pieces of stool and/or opaque fluid. 3. (Excellent) = The entire mucosa of the colon is well visible. No impurities, small pieces of pus or opaque fluid.

  One day

Study Arms (3)

Education Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The training material will be created by researchers by reviewing national and international guidelines for colonoscopy practices. Using the "Colonoscopy Patient Preparation Guide", individuals will be given face-to-face, information and preparation training on colonoscopy preparation, its importance, the preparation medication to be used and the procedure process for an average of 15-20 minutes in a private room in the unit. After the training, individuals will be given the "Colonoscopy Patient Preparation Guide" brochure developed by the researchers.

Other: Education Group

Text Message Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Individuals will be subjected to the routine colonoscopy preparation procedure of the hospital by the investigator. Starting three days before the colonoscopy is performed, individuals will be informed via text messages about the foods and beverages that they can consume in their diet and those that are forbidden to consume until the morning of the colonoscopy, the amount of fluids they should consume daily, the use of medication, the use of soda and enema, appointment time reminders.

Other: Text Message Group

Control Group:

NO INTERVENTION

Individuals in the control group will be subjected to the standard procedure applied in the clinic. No additional education and educational brochures will be given to these patients and text message reminders will not be applied.

Interventions

Education Group OTHER

The training material will be created by researchers by reviewing national and international guidelines for colonoscopy practices. Using the "Colonoscopy Patient Preparation Guide", individuals will be given face-to-face, information and preparation training on colonoscopy preparation, its importance, the preparation medication to be used and the procedure process for an average of 15-20 minutes in a private room in the unit.

Education Group

Text Message Group OTHER

. Starting three days before the colonoscopy is performed, individuals will be informed via text messages about the foods and beverages that they can consume in their diet and those that are forbidden to consume until the morning of the colonoscopy, the amount of fluids they should consume daily, the use of medication, the use of soda and enema, appointment time reminders.

Text Message Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Individuals who understand Turkish
• Individuals who know how to use a phone and read text messages
• Individuals over 18 years of age
• Patients undergoing colonoscopy for the first time

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with cognitive dysfunction
• Patients with neuro-psychiatric disorders
• Individuals who do not know how to use a phone
• Individuals undergoing colonoscopy in emergency situations
• Individuals who did not give consent to participate in the research

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Amasya University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Amasya U

Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colonic Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases

Study Officials

• Neşe Uysal

  Amasya U

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Arif Murat Alagöz

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 3, 2023
• First Posted: October 10, 2023
• Study Start: August 28, 2023
• Primary Completion: January 6, 2025
• Study Completion: April 14, 2025
• Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

TU (1)