Informational Needs among Patients undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Comparative Study

Abstract

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopes are devices used for the examination and treatment of the GI tract. They have evolved from early rigid designs with limited capabilities to more sophisticated flexible instruments with advanced imaging capabilities, specialized features for advanced therapeutic interventions, and different designs to enable examination of specific areas of the GI tract (American society for gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2011). Endoscopy is the best method for diagnosis and exclusion of mucosal inflammation, recurrent ulcers, and tumors after upper gastrointestinal surgery (Cotton, Williams, Hawes, & Saunders, 2011). Aim of the study: 1. Determine the informational needs for patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy in hospital at two countries. 2. Compare the informational needs for patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy in hospital at two countries.

Research questions: This study aims to answer the following questions: 1. What are the informational needs for patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy in hospital at two countries?