Online Nursing Counseling and Colonoscopy Outcomes

Conditions: Colonoscopy (Procedure), 18 Years and Over, Literacy, No Communication Difficulties, Orientation, Colonoscopy Preparation Acceptance, Voluntarily Accepting to Participate in the Study, Internet Access, Mobile Phone Use, WhatsApp Messenger

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 60

Sponsor: Sanko University

Location: Sanko University Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department Gaziantep Şehitkamil

Summary

This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted in the endoscopy unit of a private hospital between March and June 2023 to evaluate the effect of nurse-delivered counseling on pain, anxiety, and comfort levels in patients undergoing colonoscopy. Sixty patients were assigned to intervention (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The intervention group received counseling beginning 24 hours before the procedure, including face-to-face education, telephone support, and reminder messages, while the control group received routine care. Anxiety was assessed using the State Anxiety Scale, and pain and comfort were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Literate * No communication or hearing impairment * Conscious and able to respond to questions * Scheduled for colonoscopy * Not using regular analgesic or antidepressant medications * Voluntary participation * No prior colonoscopy * No diagnosis of colorectal cancer * No diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease * No diagnosis of Crohn's disease * Access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, or computer * Able to use WhatsApp Exclusion Criteria: * Age \

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