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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2010; 16(4): 458-461
Published online Jan 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i4.458
Patient interest in video recording of colonoscopy: A survey
Meghana Raghavendra, Douglas K Rex
Meghana Raghavendra, Douglas K Rex, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States
Author contributions: Raghavendra M conducted the survey. Raghavendra M and Rex DK analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Douglas K Rex, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 550 N. University Boulevard UH 4100, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States. drex@iupui.edu
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Received: July 21, 2009
Revised: August 18, 2009
Accepted: August 25, 2009
Published online: January 28, 2010
Abstract

AIM: To find if patients are interested in obtaining a video recording of their colonoscopy procedure.

METHODS: We conducted a survey of outpatients presenting for colonoscopy regarding their interest in obtaining a video recording of their colonoscopy.

RESULTS: Two hundred and forty-eight patients (mean age 57.9 years; 57% male) were surveyed. Two hundred and one patients (81%) were interested in obtaining a video recording. No significant predictors of patients’ interest in the video recording were identified. After reading a brief educational paragraph explaining missed lesions during colonoscopy, 135 patients (54%) were more interested in having a video recording, and none were less interested. One hundred and fifty-six patients (63%) were willing to pay for a video recording. In multivariable analyses, younger age was predictive of willingness to pay for a video recording. Prior history of colorectal cancer and a family history of colorectal cancer were predictive of willingness to pay a greater amount.

CONCLUSION: Patients undergoing colonoscopy expressed substantial interest in obtaining a videorecording of their procedure. Awareness of missing lesions during colonoscopy increased interest in having a videorecording.

Keywords: Colonoscopy; Video recording; Survey