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

May 27, 2018 updated by: Ferda Yilmaz Inal, Istanbul Medeniyet University

A Survey Investigating the Attitudes and Behaviors of Gastroenterology Specialists on Anesthesia Procedures in Endoscopy Units in Turkey

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.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

1000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • İstanbul, Turkey, 34230
        • Ferda Yılmaz Inal

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Active working gastrology specialist

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being a Gastroenterology specialist

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
gastroenterology specialists' anesthesia choices
Time Frame: 1 day
questions to know their current anesthesia and monitoring practices during endoscopic procedures
1 day

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Istanbul Medeniyet University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 16, 2018

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 15, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 15, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 17, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

May 30, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 30, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2018

Last Verified

May 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 71306642-050.01.04

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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