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.
This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted in the endoscopy unit of a private hospital between March 2023 and June 2023. The study was designed to evaluate the effect of nurse-delivered online counseling on pain, anxiety, and comfort levels in patients undergoing colonoscopy. Sixty eligible patients were assigned to either an intervention group (n=30) or a control group (n=30) using the minimization method. Patients in the intervention group received online counseling based on standard colonoscopy preparation materials beginning approximately 24 hours before the procedure, including face-to-face education, telephone support, and reminder messages. Patients in the control group received routine care only. Anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, while pain and comfort were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale. Outcome measures were collected before and after the colonoscopy procedure.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Participants received nurse-delivered online counseling based on standard colonoscopy preparation materials. The intervention started approximately 24 hours before the procedure and included an initial face-to-face education session, followed by 24-hour telephone support and reminder messages. Participants were also able to contact the nurse for questions during this period.
Sanko University Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department
Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, Turkey (Türkiye)
State Anxiety Level
Measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (State Anxiety Scale; score range 20-80, higher scores indicate higher anxiety).
Time frame: Before and after colonoscopy procedure (same day)
Pain Level
Measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a self-reported scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Time frame: Before and after colonoscopy procedure (same day)
Comfort Level
Measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a self-reported scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no comfort and 10 indicates maximum comfort. Higher scores indicate greater comfort.
Time frame: Before and after colonoscopy procedure (same day)
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