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Background:

The success of patients coming for a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening is dependent in part on patients’ understanding of the preparation and of the procedure. Patients were randomized to use either our institution’s standard preprocedure colonoscopy packet or a web-based multimedia patient engagement program (Emmi Solutions) before their scheduled procedure. On the day of colonoscopy, all participants completed a survey including questions to assess knowledge and perception of colonoscopy, in addition to the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. We also collected procedure data including medication doses and procedure time.

Study Results:

Patients in the experimental group correctly answered knowledge questions (82%) more often than the control group (74%)(P= 0.0003). More than half (58%) of patients in the experimental group felt this intervention reduced their anxiety about the …