"Video Assisted Teaching:  A Better way to Prepare Patients for Upper Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy"

Hemamalini Charles; Jaslina Gnanarani; Vijayalakshimi K

"Video Assisted Teaching: A Better way to Prepare Patients for Upper Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy"

Author(s)	Ms. Hemamalini Charles, Dr. Jaslina Gnanarani, Dr. Vijayalakshimi K
Country	India
Abstract	Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is a commonly performed diagnostic procedure that often causes anxiety because of its invasive nature and inadequate patient awareness. Increased pre-procedural anxiety may affect patient cooperation and the overall procedural experience. This study evaluated the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching in improving awareness and reducing anxiety among patients undergoing UGI endoscopy. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental, non-randomized controlled trial was conducted among 70 patients undergoing UGI endoscopy at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Vanagaram, Chennai. Participants were selected through consecutive sampling and assigned to a control group (n = 35) and an intervention group (n = 35). The intervention group received a 30–40-minute video-assisted teaching session before the procedure. Data were collected using demographic and clinical proformas, a structured awareness questionnaire, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and an acceptability rating scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: The intervention group demonstrated significantly higher awareness scores than the control group (8.17 ± 0.95 vs. 5.42 ± 1.17; p < 0.05). Anxiety scores were significantly lower in the intervention group (14.77 ± 4.31) than in the control group (20.60 ± 3.35; p < 0.05). A significant correlation between awareness and anxiety was observed only in the intervention group (p < 0.05). Among demographic and clinical variables, only age showed a significant association with anxiety. Conclusion: Video-assisted teaching effectively improved patient awareness and reduced anxiety before UGI endoscopy. Incorporating this educational intervention into routine pre-procedural care may enhance patient understanding, promote cooperation, and improve overall procedural outcomes.
Keywords	Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, video-assisted teaching, awareness, anxiety, patient education.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-05

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