Whatsapp Based Patient Education to Improve Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy

Examining the Efficacy of WhatsApp-Based Patient Education in Enhancing Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized control trial evaluated data with WhatsApp based patient education, improves bowel preparation quality compared with standard in person counseling among patients undergoing elective colonoscopy.

This randomized control trial assists the effectiveness of whatsapp based education in improving or enhancing bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy. Adults' patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy were randomized into 2 groups. The Interventional group receives structured bowel preparation instructions through WhatsApp in the form of short video in reminders. While the control group received routine in person verbal counseling. The primary outcome was bowel preparation quality, measured using the Boston bowel preparation scale at the time of colonoscopy. Secondary outcomes include patient satisfaction compliance with the bowel preparation instructions and reduction in procedure related anxiety.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults age more than 18 years
• Scheduled for elective colonoscopy
• Ability to use WhatsApp
• Can provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergency colonoscopy
• Unable to provide informed consent
• Inability to use smartphone applications