The Food Program With Phone Recall Improves the Colon Cleansing in Patient Preparing for Double-Contrast Barium Enema Procedure: A Single-CenterTrial

Abstract

ObjectivesThis study aimed to develop a food program and evaluate the effectiveness of the food program with phone recall (FPPR) for double-contrast barium enema (DCBE) bowel preparation. MethodsSixty outpatients with appointments for their first DCBE were recruited and divided into a standard protocol and FPPR groups. They were requested to prepare bowel cleansing following the guideline of each group. The colon cleansing score, proportion of rejected patients, fatigue score, and satisfaction were evaluated on the examination day. ResultsThe colon cleansing score and proportion of rejected patients were significantly improved in the FPPR group. Moreover, a significant improvement of fatigue score and bowel preparation satisfaction were also observed in the FPPR group. ConclusionThe implementation of FPPR on the DCBE appointment service might improve bowel cleansing and patients’ satisfaction while diminishing fatigue and number of rejected patients on the DCBE procedure.