Gastroenterology NursingPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-09-24DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000999
{"title":"Commitment to Resilience: Bridging Lessons Between Surgical Suites and Gastroenterology Practice.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000999","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SGA.0000000000000999","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":"49 5","pages":"E5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149069139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gastroenterology NursingPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-07-07DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000964
Linda Morrow, Beverly Greenwald
{"title":"Lead Time and Tailored Messaging Promote Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Screening.","authors":"Linda Morrow, Beverly Greenwald","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000964","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The American Cancer Society predicts 158,850 new cases of colorectal cancer and 52,230 deaths in 2026. Rates have declined for both men and women since 2011, particularly among those over age 65. This decline is likely due to reduced smoking and increased uptake of screening. Unfortunately, there has been an increase among those younger than age 55 years since the mid-1990s, likely due to the lifestyle of those born after 1950. Early-onset colorectal cancer is defined as a diagnosis before the age of 50 years. Guidelines now recommend screening for average-risk patients begin at age 45 years (formerly 50 years). High-risk patients should start screening at age 40 years, and possibly earlier. Patients need to learn about this recent change. A high index of suspicion is helpful when any patient presents with complaints of unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, bloating, change in bowel habits, or rectal bleeding. These patients should be referred, regardless of age, for a diagnostic colonoscopy. Primary care providers can improve their practice's screening rates using evidence-based strategies. The gastroenterology nurse is in a key position to implement lead-time messaging with tailored messages to promote on-time screening and primary prevention through diet and lifestyle.</p>","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"330-335"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148375523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gastroenterology NursingPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-08-04DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000962
Shannon Desmond, Denise H Tola, Sarah Kempel, Darren Sessler, Emily Funk
{"title":"Assessing the Feasibility and Cost of High-Flow Nasal Oxygenation in Gastrointestinal Procedures.","authors":"Shannon Desmond, Denise H Tola, Sarah Kempel, Darren Sessler, Emily Funk","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000962","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this project was to assess the feasibility and cost of high-flow nasal oxygenation therapy for gastrointestinal procedures in an endoscopy clinic. An observational, convenience sample design was used to evaluate multiple variables, including the frequency of high-flow nasal oxygenation therapy utilization, clinician satisfaction, setup duration, airway interventions, complications, procedure length, and alternative airway device use. A cost analysis compared high-flow nasal oxygenation therapy to other commonly used airway devices at this site. High-flow nasal oxygenation therapy was frequently utilized and received high clinician satisfaction ratings. The median length of gastrointestinal procedures with high-flow nasal oxygenation therapy was 30 minutes, with a median setup time of 2 minutes between cases. Although high flow nasal oxygenation therapy had a higher fixed cost than traditional airway devices, the cost was comparable to that of a nasal ventilation mask. Despite the initial expense, high-flow nasal oxygenation therapy's rapid setup and clinician preference suggest it is feasible in the endoscopy setting. The high fixed cost may be offset by increased patient volumes and sustained device utilization.</p>","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"322-329"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148669244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation for Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.","authors":"Napapat Butsriphum, Songpon Getsuwan, Pornthep Tanpowpong, Chatmanee Lertudomphonwanit, Suporn Treepongkaruna","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000949","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000949","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is performed to aid in diagnosing and treating several GI diseases. Although adult GI endoscopy has been applied in children, there are several differences regarding the technique and preparation. In this article, we review the preparation for pediatric GI endoscopy. In addition to specific considerations for each procedure, the preparation requires effective communication and collaboration from multidisciplinary health care providers, particularly gastroenterologists, endoscopic nurses, and anesthesia care teams. This article highlights key considerations for pediatric procedures including esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy.</p>","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"300-309"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148591091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gastroenterology NursingPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-07-29DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000953
Stephanie M Armstrong, Jeannie S Corey, Deborah B Kile
{"title":"Implementing Audiovisual Education to Improve Quality and Patient Experience for Outpatient Colorectal Cancer Screening Patients.","authors":"Stephanie M Armstrong, Jeannie S Corey, Deborah B Kile","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000953","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000953","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patient comprehension of bowel preparation instructions is essential for adherence to purgative and dietary requirements. Inadequate bowel preparation reduces visualization quality, increases procedure length, and diminishes both diagnostic accuracy and patient experience. Evidence supports the use of audiovisual (AV) education to improve comprehension and adherence compared to standard written instruction. This quality improvement project implemented an AV educational intervention in an outpatient endoscopy unit and evaluated its impact on bowel preparation adequacy and patient experience. Conducted at a 238-bed community hospital in Virginia, the project used two iterative Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles with a total of 121 patients. Data included demographics, bowel preparation adequacy using the Ottawa Bowel Preparation Scale, purgative type, viewing status, and procedure times. Patient experience was measured using standardized Press Ganey survey data. Bowel preparation adequacy improved from 80.4% at baseline to 90.5% in the second PDSA cycle, meeting the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) benchmark. Patient experience scores improved from 82.39% to 90.96%, exceeding the institutional benchmark of 88%. Implementation of AV education improved bowel preparation adequacy and enhanced patient experience, supporting its integration into standard pre-colonoscopy education and quality improvement practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"287-299"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148601920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gastroenterology NursingPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-08-26DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000994
Mingyan Shen, Xiaoxiao Zhu, Jie Lang
{"title":"Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a Liver Transplant Recipient: Case Report.","authors":"Mingyan Shen, Xiaoxiao Zhu, Jie Lang","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000994","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000994","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"336-340"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148827511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gastroenterology NursingPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-08-31DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000998
Kathy A Baker
{"title":"Age-Friendly Gastroenterology Nursing Care: Meeting the Needs of Older Adults.","authors":"Kathy A Baker","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000998","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000998","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"283-286"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148864487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gastroenterology NursingPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000981
Oonjee Oh
{"title":"Hospice Care for Persons With Dementia: Key Considerations for GI Nurses.","authors":"Oonjee Oh","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000981","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000981","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"344-346"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148520168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francesca Trotta, Francesco Petrosino, Daniele Napolitano, Alessio Lo Cascio, Silvia Cilluffo, Mattia Bozzetti, Gianluca Pucciarelli, Ercole Vellone, Davide Bartoli
{"title":"Psychometric Validation of the Self-Care Self-Efficacy Scale in Individuals With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Francesca Trotta, Francesco Petrosino, Daniele Napolitano, Alessio Lo Cascio, Silvia Cilluffo, Mattia Bozzetti, Gianluca Pucciarelli, Ercole Vellone, Davide Bartoli","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SGA.0000000000000995","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the Self-Care Self-Efficacy Scale and determine its validity and reliability in measuring self-efficacy related to self-care among individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted across nine specialized IBD centers in Italy. Participants completed the Self-Care Self-Efficacy Scale and provided sociodemographic and clinical information. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to evaluate factorial validity. Reliability was assessed through McDonald's Omega, composite reliability, and factor score determinacy. A total of 456 patients were included (mean age 43.49 ± 16.39 years; 49% women). Confirmatory factor analysis supported a unidimensional structure. The Self-Care Self-Efficacy Scale showed excellent internal consistency (ω = 0.90), strong composite reliability (0.88), and high factor score determinacy (0.92). All corrected item-total correlations exceeded 0.30, supporting adequate item discrimination. The Self-Care Self-Efficacy Scale was found to be a valid and reliable instrument for assessing self-efficacy in IBD self-care. Its brevity (10 items) makes it feasible for both clinical and research use, allowing identification of patients with low self-efficacy and supporting tailored interventions to enhance self-care, symptom control, and quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148827473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paula Cox-North, Lisa Wiggins, Deepa Oja, Emalie Huriaux, Jon Stockton, Omeid Heidari, Leta Evaskus, Donna Sullivan, Stella Chang, Anirban Basu, Pamela Kohler
{"title":"A Qualitative Study of Perceived Barriers to Hepatitis C Care Delivery Among Health Providers in Washington State.","authors":"Paula Cox-North, Lisa Wiggins, Deepa Oja, Emalie Huriaux, Jon Stockton, Omeid Heidari, Leta Evaskus, Donna Sullivan, Stella Chang, Anirban Basu, Pamela Kohler","doi":"10.1097/SGA.0000000000000972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SGA.0000000000000972","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the arrival of direct-acting antivirals, the implementation of universal hepatitis C virus screening, and simplified treatment protocols, the landscape for managing hepatitis C has become less complicated and more adaptable to primary care settings. In 2019, Washington State created and implemented a statewide comprehensive plan aimed at eliminating hepatitis C by 2030. This study aims to understand provider-based perceptions about screening and treating hepatitis C, and how these perceptions influence care across Washington State. This is a qualitative study using semi-structured in-depth interviews exploring screening and treatment practices of health providers across Washington State. Qualitative data collection was guided by the Updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key factors. Fourteen providers participated in interviews. Most providers (86%) treated hepatitis C, and (71%) of those providers also treated substance use disorders. Emerging themes included organizational barriers, patient barriers, provider barriers, and stigma. Healthcare provider shortages, high turnover in rural parts of the state, lack of provider knowledge about current guidelines and access to information, patient competing priorities, and lack of updated screening and treatment care models were identified as strong barriers to treatment implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12666,"journal":{"name":"Gastroenterology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148591039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}