Evaluation of patients’ satisfaction with bronchoscopy procedure

Aleksandra Karewicz, Katarzyna Faber, Katarzyna Karon, Katarzyna Januszewska, Joanna Ryl, Piotr Korczynski, Katarzyna Gorska, Marta Dabrowska and Rafal Krenke

PLOS ONE, 2022, vol. 17, issue 10, 1-12

Abstract: Background: The bronchoscopy (BS) experience provokes anxiety amongst some patients. It can have a negative impact on the course of the procedure and on the willingness of patients to undergo the next BS in the future. Objective: We aimed to identify factors influencing patients’ satisfaction with BS. Methods: The prospective study had been conducted between January and June 2019. It included patients hospitalized in our Department, who underwent elective BS. Patients assessed their anxiety and satisfaction level before and after BS using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Data concerning the course of the bronchoscopy was collected. Results: The median level of anxiety prior to the procedure was moderate, higher in women (p 5/10). Overall 113 (90%) patients declared unconditional consent for future bronchoscopy. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed two factors affecting patients’ satisfaction with bronchoscopy: anxiety prior to BS (standardized regression coefficient β = 0.264, p = 0.003) and discomfort (β = 0.205, p = 0.018). Neither age, degree of amnesia, duration of the procedure nor its type added any significant value as factors affecting patient satisfaction. The most common factors inducing patients’ discomfort during BS were local anesthesia of the throat (56/125, 45%) and cough (47/125, 38%). Conclusions: Low anxiety level before bronchoscopy and reduced discomfort during the procedure are associated with better patient satisfaction. Thus, it is important to reduce patient anxiety and discomfort during the procedure.

Date: 2022
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