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  • Title: [Physician-patient relations and stress caused by coloscopy in patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease].
    Author: Frenzer A, Binek J, Hammer B.
    Journal: Schweiz Med Wochenschr Suppl; 1996; 79():94S-96S. PubMed ID: 8701272.
    Abstract:
    The relationship between doctors and patients with inflammatory bowel disease is usually considered complex and difficult. We analyzed the quality of this relationship and the stress inflicted on the patients by endoscopy. 76 patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis answered a questionnaire. More than three quarters considered their relationship to their doctors good or very good. The patients expressed a wish for more information on the pathophysiology and treatment options of their disease. The stress placed on the patients by endoscopy was considered severe or very severe by 57%. We conclude that the relationship between doctor and patients with inflammatory bowel disease is generally considered good or very good. Endoscopies are highly stressful for most patients and we recommend appropriate sedation.
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