The sedation increases the acceptance of repeat colonoscopies

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Authors

Juan–Salvador Baudet · Hospital San Juan de Dios

Armando Aguirre‐Jaime · Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria

Abstract

Sedation reduces the anxiety and fear of undergoing a repeat colonoscopy and improves both patient satisfaction and the acceptability of future procedures.

Topics & Keywords

Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Volume 24, Issue 7, pp. 775-780

DOI: 10.1097/meg.0b013e32835376a2

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