Hospital Design with Nature Films Reduces Stress-Related Variables in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy

Purpose: To examine whether patients’ experiences could be improved during colonoscopy by designing the examination room to include a digital screen showing calm nature films. Background: Colonoscopy is the gold standard for examination of the large intestine and the rectum. Around 50% of individuals invited for colorectal cancer screening choose to refrain from the screening due to fear and anxiety. It is therefore important to improve...