Effect of a Novel Patient Garment on Perceived Privacy during Colonoscopy: A Simple Approach to Minimize Embarrassment

Background. In the United States, patients wear a one-piece, reusable cloth gown during colonoscopy procedures. Many patients report embarrassment related to bodily exposure during colonoscopy. This may limit participation in colorectal cancer screening programs. Aims. To assess whether the use of a...

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Main Authors: Ali Aamar, Zeeshan Butt, Kamraan Madhani, Iqra Hussain, Joel Garsten, Harry Aslanian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2467101
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