Case study: The role of nurses in caring for patients undergoing colonoscopy

Abstract

     A colonoscopy is a procedure that aims to screen, pathological, evaluate, and assessment abnormalities of the large intestine Because you can see every part of the large intestine. In addition to examining to treat disease, it can also be used to monitor treatment after colonic cancer. Preparing for a colonoscopy is important. The goal is to prepare the bowel smoothly examines. Able to accurately diagnose and see pathology There were no injuries from using the equipment. Reduces complications, It takes less time and reduces the risk of colon perforation from inflating or inserting carbon dioxide (CO2).

     Nurses play an important role in preparing patients. From risk screening to solving patient problems before a colonoscopy appointment Role in providing knowledge, role in preparing the bowel to facilitate colonoscopy, tracking role and evaluating results to find ways to prevent, find a solution for the endoscopy to be effective patients are safe and receive maximum benefit. The researcher therefore presented two case studies of care and nursing for patients undergoing colonoscopy. who come to receive service at the endoscopy room department at Kalasin Hospital Preparation before coming, bowel preparation, Endoscopic method, inspection visit, and complications that may occur. It is used using Gordon's 11 health assessment frameworks⁷ (Gordon, 1994) to assess health status. And use nursing theory according to the Orem⁸ concept (Orem, 2001) to apply to patient care. So that patients who come to receive colonoscopy services receive care according to nursing standards. Safe from complications. Patients are satisfied and reduce complaints