Optimal Bowel Preparation in Geriatric Patients With a Instructional Animation Video Before Colonoscopy

Our study presents an innovative educational approach combining visual and auditory elements, targeting the specific needs of the geriatric population. Generally, before colonoscopy, participants are given a written instruction describing the standard bowel preparation with the use of laxatives and enemas. In our study, in addition to this written instruction, the investigators aimed to support the bowel preparation procedure with visual training by using an animated video. The use of animated video has the potential to present complex medical instructions in a simple and understandable format. This approach is especially designed for elderly participants who have limited literacy skills or have difficulty in following written instructions. In addition, it was aimed to reduce the anxiety of the participants before the colonoscopy procedure and to increase patient compliance.

Inclusion Criteria: * 60 years of age or older * Indication for colonoscopy * Volunteering to participate in the study * Preparing for colonoscopy for the first time * No history of previous operations on the small intestine and colon * No diagnosed bowel disease * Language proficiency to watch the animation * Full understanding of visual and auditory messages Exclusion Criteria: * Previous colonoscopy experience * History of previous small bowel and colon surgery * Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease * Presence of toxic colon and/or megacolon * The presence of a mass in the intestine that does not allow colonoscopy to pass * Unwillingness to participate in the study * Lack of language proficiency * Lack of ability to understand visual and auditory messages