Table III.
Patient satisfaction surveys of four study groups (n=50).
| Question and response (n=50) | P | E | P+E | E+P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How much discomfort or pain did you feel? | ||||
| None | 40 (80) | 36 (72) | 40 (80) | 39 (78) |
| Mild | 8 (16) | 12 (24) | 9 (18) | 10 (20) |
| Moderate | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Severe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rate the level of sedation received during the endoscopic exam | ||||
| Adequate | 45 (90) | 46 (92) | 50 (100) | 50 (100) |
| Too little | 4 (8) | 3 (6) | 0 | 0 |
| Too much | 1 (2) | 1 (2) | 0 | 0 |
| Rate your overall satisfaction with the endoscopic sedation | ||||
| Excellent | 45 (90) | 40 (80) | 45 (90) | 46 (92) |
| Good | 5 (10) | 6 (12) | 4 (8) | 3 (6) |
| Fair | 0 | 4 (8) | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Poor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Did you require additional sleep during the day after your procedure? | ||||
| Yes | 14 (28) | 16 (32) | 12 (24) | 11 (22) |
| No | 36 (72) | 34 (68) | 38 (76) | 39 (78) |
| How much sleep did you require? | ||||
| None | 36 (72) | 34 (68) | 38 (76) | 39 (78) |
| <2 h | 9 (18) | 11 (22) | 9 (18) | 8 (18) |
| 2–4 h | 4 (8) | 4 (8) | 3 (8) | 3 (8) |
| 4–6 h | 1 (2) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| When did you resume your normal daily activities? | ||||
| <2 h | 35 (70) | 36 (72) | 40 (80) | 41 (82) |
| 2–4 h | 9 (18) | 8 (16) | 5 (10) | 4 (8) |
| 4–6 h | 3 (6) | 3 (6) | 2 (4) | 2 (4) |
| >6 h | 3 (6) | 2 (4) | 3 (6) | 3 (6) |
Data are n (%). In the P+E and E+P groups, overall satisfaction was rated as excellent in 90 and 92% of patients, respectively; this is significantly higher compared with groups P and E (P>0.05).