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Patient satisfaction after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for biliary stones: A prospective multicenter study in Lombardy
Author(s) -
Masci Enzo,
Rossi Marzia,
Minoli Giorgio,
Mangiavillano Benedetto,
Bianchi Guglielmo,
Colombo Enrico,
Comin Umberto,
Fesce Edoardo,
Perego Maurizio,
Ravelli Paolo,
Lella Fausto,
Buffoli Federico,
Zambelli Alessandro,
Lomazzi Aldo,
Fasoli Renato,
Prada Alberto,
Testoni Pier Alberto
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2009.05898.x
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography , multicenter study , general surgery , prospective cohort study , patient satisfaction , radiology , surgery , pancreatitis , randomized controlled trial
Aims: To measure patients' satisfaction after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for biliary stones in a large number of unselected endoscopy units. Methods: A prospective study using a questionnaire (Group Health Association of America—9 [GHAA‐9], modified) was administered 24 h and 30 days after the procedure. Patients undergoing endoscopy for biliary stones for the first time were enrolled in a large number of endoscopy units, regardless of their size and workload. Results: In all, 700 patients were enrolled in 15 units. A high proportion of patients expressed satisfaction (80%). Satisfaction was less extensive for pain control and the quality of information provided before the procedure. There were no differences in the replies to questionnaires at 24 h and 30 days. Conclusion: It is feasible to record patients' satisfaction and in this series most patients were very satisfied. Criticisms concerned pain control and explanations provided before the procedure.