Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Towards Painless Endoscopy: A Cross-Sectional Study

Patients undergoing GIE in the Shanghai region exhibit limited knowledge, suboptimal attitudes, and inadequate practices regarding painless GIE. It is imperative to devise and implement targeted educational interventions to enhance patient awareness and foster the adoption of painless endoscopy techniques within clinical settings. Given the global increase in demand for patient-centered endoscopy services, our results may also serve as a useful reference for other countries or regions with similar healthcare systems, sedation practices, or cultural contexts.