{"id":443,"date":"2024-11-06T21:15:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T21:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iims.uthscsa.edu\/isrn\/?page_id=443"},"modified":"2024-11-06T21:15:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T21:15:15","slug":"no-fear-from-the-rear-if-your-colons-clear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iims.uthscsa.edu\/isrn\/resources\/ereading-room\/abstracts\/no-fear-from-the-rear-if-your-colons-clear\/","title":{"rendered":"No Fear From the Rear …if Your Colon’s Clear"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Primary Author:<\/td>\nBarbara Morris, RNc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Co-Principal Investigators\/Collaborators:<\/td>\nMelaine Bradsher, RN, BSN, Elisa Haynes, RN, BSN, Kimberly Moore, RN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organization<\/td>\nAnnie Penn Hospital Reidsville NC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Abstract<\/h2>\n

Purpose<\/h3>\n

This study was conducted to evaluate if one colon prep provided better results than another.<\/p>\n

Background<\/h3>\n

A colonoscopy is a procedure that is performed as a preventative or diagnostic measure. In order for patients to have quality procedures, a successful and complete colon prep is key. There are many different colon preps on the market. Preps are usually ordered based on the performing physician\u2019s preference.<\/p>\n

Materials & Methods<\/h3>\n

The colon preps were graded on a scale of 1-5 based on their clarity and adequacy. The patient\u2019s age, learning ability, inpatient vs. outpatient, and whether or not biopsies were obtained were also documented and followed.<\/p>\n

Results<\/h3>\n

No colon prep was identified as being better than another. If patients followed the directions exactly as they were supposed to, the results were adequate and ensured a thorough examination.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

Patient education is the key in ensuring that patients have adequate preps which promotes a thorough examination.<\/p>\n

Bibliography<\/h3>\n

Endonurse.com. \u201cWhich Bowel Preps are Best for Your Patients?\u201d Retrieved 11\/9\/2011 from\u00a0http:\/\/endonurse.com\/PrinterFriendly.aspx?id<\/a><\/p>\n

Endonurse.com \u201cStudy: Poor Bowel Preps Do Result in Missed Polyps.\u201d Retrieved 11\/9\/2011 from\u00a0http:\/\/endonurse.com\/Printer<\/a>\u00a0Friendly.aspx?id<\/p>\n

Tresca, Amber J. \u201cHow to Prepare For a Colonoscopy.\u201d About.com Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 27 Nov 2011 <http:\/\/ibdcrohns.about.com\/cs\/diagnostictesting\/acolonoscopyprep.htm<\/a>
\n\u00a9 Improvement Science Research Network, 2012<\/p>\n

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