Publications by authors named "Lin-Yan Jiang"
Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Obesity is associated with numerous pathological changes including insulin resistance, fatty liver, hyperlipidemias, and other obesity-related diseases. These comorbidities comprise a significant public health threat.
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- Bowel preparation is crucial for successful colonoscopies, and studies indicate that telephone coaching may enhance this process, especially for older patients.
- In a study involving 162 outpatients over 65, those who received phone re-education from a nurse two days before their procedure had better bowel preparation outcomes compared to those who were educated only on the day of the appointment.
- Results showed that 83.1% of the phone group achieved adequate preparation compared to 59.5% of the control group, demonstrating that pre-procedure telephone intervention significantly benefits elderly patients in preparing for colonoscopy.