The effect of supermint (peppermint essence) on the patients' pain and their satisfaction after colonoscopy. (English)

Background and aims: Colonoscopy is an invasive method that is painful for patient especially for children. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of supermint oral drop (peppermint essence) on the patients' pain and their satisfaction after colonoscopy. Methods: In a clinical trial study, 101 patients candidate for colonoscopy were randomly divided into two groups by convenience sampling. Control group did not receive any drug. Case group received oral drop of supermint 30 minutes before colonoscopy. A standard questionnaire was filled after colonoscopy for pain and satisfaction of the patients. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and t-test. Results: Mean value of pain, duration of colonoscopy in control group was 2.500+0.527 and in case group was 1.625+0.491 (P<0.05). 8 % in control group and 17/6% in case group had high degree of satisfaction. Mean score of satisfaction in case group was 2.607+0.566 that was significantly compared to control group (1.833+0.389) (P<0.05). The time of colonoscopy in case group was significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that peppermint essence causes reduce pain and increase satisfaction in patients after the colonoscopy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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