Evaluating the Use of Computer-based Interactive Technology for Improving Outpatient Procedure Education

摘要

We randomly assigned 125 first-time elective colonoscopy or esophagoduodenoscopy patients to receive education about their procedure using the written format used currently or with computer-based interactive technology (CBT) with video animation. Using validated questionnaires, patient anxiety decreased (p<0.001) and satisfaction increased (p<0.05) in the CBT group. CBT patients were more willing to pay out-of-pocket for procedure education (p<0.05). Use of new interactive technologies to educate patients regarding procedures and providing informed consent might be applied successfully to other clinical endeavors.