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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2011; 17(36): 4124-4129
Published online Sep 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i36.4124
Table 3 Comparison of satisfaction scores between sedated and unsedated groups
Total (n = 4412)Sedated group(n = 2116)Unsedated group (n = 2296)
Question labelMean(SD)Median(25Q-75Q)Poor and fair (%)Mean(SD)Median(25Q-75Q)Poor and fair (%)Mean(SD)Median(25Q-75Q)Poor and fair (%)
Adequacy of explanations in preparation for upper endoscopy (%)3.3 (0.8)3 (3-4)12.33.4 (0.8)4 (3-4)11.43.3 (0.8)3 (3-4)13.2
Adequacy of explanations about process and procedure of upper endoscopy (%)3.3 (0.8)3 (3-4)13.83.3 (0.8)4 (3-4)12.63.2 (0.8)3 (3-4)14.9
Adequacy of explanations about any pain or discomfort related to upper endoscopy (%)3.0 (1.0)3 (2-4)27.53.0 (1.0)3 (2-4)28.73.0 (0.9)3 (2-4)26.3
Staff's manner (%)3.3 (0.7)3 (3-4)11.23.4 (0.7)3 (3-4)103.3 (0.7)3 (3-4)12.2
Privacy protection (%)3.4 (0.7)3 (3-4)8.83.4 (0.7)4 (3-4)7.93.3 (0.7)3 (3-4)9.6
Physical environment (%)3.2 (0.7)3 (3-4)16.23.2 (0.7)3 (3-4)143.1 (0.7)3 (3-4)18.3
Level of pain experienced3.0 (1.0)3 (2-4)30.33.7 (0.6)4 (4-4)5.22.4 (0.8)2 (2-3)53.5
during the procedure (%)
Overall satisfaction7.8 (1.8)8 (7-10)8.0 (1.8)8 (7-10)7.6 (1.7)8 (7-8)
Problem rate17.212.821.1