Clinical nursing related to procedures Information provided to patients undergoing gastroscopy procedures.

• This study aimed to investigate the information provided to patients undergoing gastroscopy procedures in Northern Ireland. • Questionnaires were developed by the authors and were completed by 402 patients (RR = 43.8%) and 62 nurses (RR = 75.6%). • Patients received most of the procedural information from nurses, and they recognized the importance of providing sensory information. Patients were generally satisfied with the information provided. • There is clear evidence of fragmented care, and major changes are required to ensure that patients receive holistic information that includes procedural and sensory aspects. • Nurses and doctors must realize that their role in information giving is to ensure that comprehensive information is provided by the appropriate professional at the appropriate time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]