Patient Education and Text Message Reminders in Colonoscopy

"The training material will be created by researchers by reviewing national and international guidelines for colonoscopy practices. Using the Colonoscopy Patient Preparation Guide, individuals will be given face-to-face, information and preparation training on colonoscopy preparation, its importance, the preparation medication to be used and the procedure process for an average of 15-20 minutes in a private room in the unit."

. Starting three days before the colonoscopy is performed, individuals will be informed via text messages about the foods and beverages that they can consume in their diet and those that are forbidden to consume until the morning of the colonoscopy, the amount of fluids they should consume daily, the use of medication, the use of soda and enema, appointment time reminders.