The Effect of Behavioral Relaxation Training on Distress and Cancer Screening Intention of Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Purpose: This study evaluates the effect of behavioral relaxation training on distress and cancer screening intention of patients with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Methods: The research was conducted in a non-equivalent control group posttest design. Data were collected from endoscopy subjects in B city from October to November of 2018. Fifteen minutes of behavioral relaxation training were provided to the experimental group (n=40) and traditional relaxation therapy methods were provided to the control group (n=40). Outcome measures were distress and cancer screening intention of patients with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Data were analyzed with a ${chi}^2$-test, independent t-test, Fisher's exact test with SPSS/PC version 23.0. Results: The objective discomfort (t=8.81, p<.001) of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group; there were no significant differences in the subjective discomfort (t=1.73, p=.088). The cancer screening intention (t=-5.85, p<.001) of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group. Conclusion: Behavioral relaxation training was effective in heightening cancer screening intention. Therefore it can be usefully applied to increase cancer screening intention.

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185 THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION ON THE LEVEL OF ANXIETY BEFORE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY

Diseases of the Esophagus ◽

10.1093/dote/doab052.185 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 34 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Ali Javaherforoushzadeh ◽

Forouzan Behrouzian ◽

Neda Sadrizadeh ◽

Sorour Nematpour ◽

Seyed Saeed Seyedian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Trait Anxiety ◽

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Control Group ◽

Behavioural Intervention ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Psychological Preparation ◽

Significant Difference ◽

State And Trait Anxiety ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal

Abstract Anxiety is one of the problems in patients undergoing invasive procedures. One way to control anxiety is through psychological preparation. This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of psychological preparation on anxiety level in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Methods The present study consisted of 98 patients which were referred to Ahvaz Golestan Hospital for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. They were randomly (table of random numbers) divided into a control group and an experimental group. All of the participants filled out Spielberg State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The experimental group was psychologically prepared for endoscopy (given information about endoscopy and behavioural intervention), and then both groups were asked to complete STAI again an hour before endoscopy. The collected data were analysed through Mann–Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Chi-square tests using SPSS 17.0. Results Before the intervention was carried out, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the rate of state and trait anxiety (p > 0.05). After the intervention, the rate of state and trait anxiety decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in experimental group. Conclusion In patients subjected to endoscopy, psychological preparation was effective in reducing their anxiety and thus this can be considered as an efficient method in decreasing anxiety.

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Gastroduodenal Morphology and Related Symptoms in Chronic Alcoholics

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy ◽

10.1155/dte.4.29 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 29-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

T. Hauge ◽

J. Persson ◽

Å. Nilsson

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽

Control Group ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Alcohol Group ◽

Group 12 ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal ◽

Scanning Electron

Twenty-four chronic alcoholics admitted to hospital for detoxification after a drinking spree were examined by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Biopsy specimens were taken from corpus/fundus, antrum and duodenum for tissue histology (eosin stain). From the duodenum villus index and ultrastructure (scanning electron microscopy, SEM) were also performed. As a control group 12 subjectively healthy non-alcoholics referred to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy mainly for dyspepsia were chosen.Gastrointestinal symptoms were common in alcoholics (88%). Endoscopic and histological gastroduodenitis were not more common in the alcohol group. There was no correlation between gastrointestinal symptoms and endoscopic or histological gastroduodenitis in both groups. In the duodenum, 50% of the alcoholics and 82% in the control group had alterations by scanning electron microscopy. Ten of the 11 alcoholics with an abnormal ultrastructure had diarrhoea. In the control group dyspepsia (ulcus suspect) was correlated to a pathological SEM.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastric Adenoma and Gastric Cancer in Colorectal Cancer Patients

Gastroenterology Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2016/2469521 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Dae Hyun Tak ◽

Hee Seok Moon ◽

Sun Hyung Kang ◽

Jae Kyu Sung ◽

Hyun Yong Jeong

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Gastric Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Patient Group ◽

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Control Group ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Gastric Adenoma ◽

Colorectal Cancer Patients ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal

Background/Aims. To evaluate the incidence of gastric adenoma and gastric cancer in colorectal cancer patients, as well as the clinicopathological features that affect their incidence.Methods. Among patients who underwent surgery after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer between January 2004 and December 2013 at Chungnam National University Hospital, 142 patients who underwent follow-up upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were assigned to the patient group. The control group included 426 subjects randomly selected. The patient group was subdivided into two: one that developed gastric adenoma or cancer and one that did not. Clinicopathological characteristics were compared between these groups.Results. In total, 35 (24.6%) colorectal cancer patients developed a gastric adenoma or gastric cancer, which was higher than the number in the control group (20 [4.7%] patients;p<0.001). Age, alcohol history, and differentiation of colorectal cancer were associated with higher risks of gastric adenoma or gastric cancer, with odds ratios of 1.062, 6.506, and 5.901, respectively.Conclusions. In colorectal cancer patients, screening with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is important, even if no lesions are noted in the upper gastrointestinal tract at colorectal cancer diagnosis. Endoscopic screening is particularly important with increasing age, history of alcohol consumption, and poor cancer differentiation.

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EVALUATION OF UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING BARIATRIC SURGERY

ABCD Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/s0102-6720201500s100012 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 (suppl 1) ◽

pp. 39-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Maurício Saab ASSEF ◽

Tiago Torres MELO ◽

Osvaldo ARAKI ◽

Fábio MARIONI

Keyword(s):

Bariatric Surgery ◽

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Control Group ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Upper Endoscopy ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Endoscopic Findings ◽

Asymptomatic Patients ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal

Background: Obesity has become epidemic, and is associated with greater morbidity and mortality. Treatment is multidisciplinary. Surgical treatment is a consistent resource in severe obesity. The indication of preoperative upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in asymptomatic patients is controversial; however, most studies recommend its implementation in all patients. Aim: To analyze endoscopic performance in patients who were in preoperative for bariatric surgery and compare them with control group. Method: A series of 35 obese patients in preoperative period for bariatric surgery compared with a control group of 30 patients submitted to upper endoscopy. There were analyzed clinical and endoscopic data. Results: The mean age of the group of patients was 43.54 years. Most individuals in the group of patients were female with median BMI of 47.26kg/m2and in control group 24.21 kg/m2. The majority of patients were asymptomatic. Upper endoscopy was altered in 81.25% of asymptomatic patients. Endoscopic findings in the patient group were 57.1% resulting from peptic ulcer disease and 34.3% associated with GERD. The analysis of endoscopic findings in patients showed no significant difference in relation of the control group. The prevalence of H. pylori infection was 60% in patients. Conclusion: It is recommended that the upper endoscopy should be made in all patients in the preoperative bariatric surgery period, although the degree of obesity is not related to a greater number of endoscopic findings. Obese patients do not have more endoscopic findings that non-obese individuals.

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