The Attitudes and Behaviors of Gastroenterology Specialists on Anesthesia Procedures in Endoscopy Units

• Conditions: Behavior; Anesthesia; Attitude, Staff

• Registration Number: NCT03540238
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University

Brief Summary

Most gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures are now performed with sedation and analgesia. Sedation and analgesia affects the quality of the procedure, patient co-operation and compliance as well as endoscopist's satisfaction. A wide variety of procedures have been reported worldwide for anesthesia during gastrointestinal endoscopy in adults.

The current survey was primarily designed to provide national data on the attidutes and behaviors of gastroentorologist on anesthesia procedures in endoscopy units in Turkey.

Detailed Description

Most gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures are now performed with sedation and analgesia. Sedation and analgesia affects the quality of the procedure, patient co-operation and compliance as well as endoscopist's satisfaction. Despite the use of numerous sedation and analgesic techniques for GI endoscopy procedures, the best method is still controversial. A wide variety of procedures have been reported worldwide for anesthesia during gastrointestinal endoscopy in adults.The current survey was primarily designed to provide national data on current sedation and monitoring practices that was carried out during gastrointestinal endoscopy. Secondary objectives were to provide data on the endoscopic application of the turkish gastroenterologist.

The questionnaire consisting of 20 questions about the anesthesia methods applied in the procedures in the endoscopy unit will be sent to 1000 gastroenterologists registered in the Turkish Gastroenterology Association by e-mail. The questionnaire is covered the demographic data, types of endoscopic procedures and anesthesia methods applied, anesthetic agents, monitoring methods, anesthesia team, preanesthetic evaluation and consent forms, recovery unit and complications and interventions during anesthesia.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-04-17
• Status Verified: 2018-05
• Study Start: 2018-05-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-05-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-05-27
• Study First Posted: 2018-05-30
• Last Update Posted: 2018-05-30
• Primary Completion: 2018-06-15
• Study Completion: 2018-06-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1000

Inclusion Criteria

• Being a Gastroenterology specialist

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
gastroenterology specialists' anesthesia choices	1 day	questions to know their current anesthesia and monitoring practices during endoscopic procedures

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ferda Yılmaz Inal; 🇹🇷 İstanbul, Turkey