Riccardo Grande, Daniela Tartaglini, Lucia Filomeno, Maria Luigia Candela, Andrea Minciullo
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Abstract
The no-show rate in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a relevant phenomenon. A "no-show" event is defined as a scheduled procedure for which the patient did not show up. It is often associated with worse health outcomes and is a predictor of higher subsequent acute care utilization. The aim of this study is to highlight which strategies are most effective in preventing "no-shows" in a GI endoscopy unit. Following PRISMA guidelines for reporting, a narrative review of the literature was performed. Articles were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL. The review process selected 7 articles meeting the inclusion criteria. This review suggests that an educational telephone intervention by endoscopy nurses decreases the no-show rate, facilitates compliance with exam preparation protocols (colonoscopy in particular), decreases patient anxiety, and results in a beneficial economic outcome for the organization.
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Gastroenterology Nursing: The Official Leader in Science and Practice delivers the information nurses need to stay ahead in this specialty. The journal keeps gastroenterology nurses and associates informed of the latest developments in research, evidence-based practice techniques, equipment, diagnostics, and therapy. The only professional, peer-reviewed nursing journal covering this area, Gastroenterology Nursing is an invaluable resource for current SGNA guidelines, new GI procedures, pharmacology, career development, and certification review. Its lively editorial style and illustrations make the journal a pleasure to read and consult.
Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates and Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
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