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Perceção dos doentes relativamente aos exames em ecografia
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Introdução: A ecografia é amplamente utilizada como modalidade de imagem de primeira linha em múltiplos contextos clínicos, sendo geralmente descrita como um método não invasivo, indolor e amplamente disponível. Contudo, a perceção dos doentes relativamente à sua experiência durante o exame, à comunicação com o profissional de saúde e ao papel da ecografia no diagnóstico ainda permanece um pouco por estudar.
Objetivos do estudo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a perceção dos doentes relativamente à ecografia, incluindo a dor e o desconforto sentidos durante a sua realização, bem como a ansiedade sentida antes e durante, o conhecimento sobre o procedimento e a utilização de radiação ionizante, a interação com o profissional de saúde e a importância atribuída a esta modalidade imagiológica no diagnóstico de diferentes patologias.
Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal e descritivo, de abordagem quantitativa, realizado através de um questionário disponibilizado através da plataforma google forms, aplicado a uma amostra de conveniência composta por 154 participantes adultos residentes em Portugal. A análise de dados baseou-se em estatística descritiva (frequências absolutas e percentagens).
Resultados: Os resultados evidenciam que a ecografia é globalmente percecionada como uma modalidade de imagem indolor e normalmente bem tolerado por quem a realiza, ainda que o desconforto seja mais frequentemente referido em ecografias realizadas em regiões íntimas. A ecografia foi também a modalidade imagiológica associado a menor ansiedade quando comparada com outras modalidades imagiológicas, embora cerca de um quarto dos participantes tenha reportado ansiedade antes ou durante a ecografia. A maioria dos inquiridos conhece corretamente o facto de a ecografia não utilizar radiação ionizante, mas persistem lacunas na literacia. Os participantes valorizam sobretudo a competência técnica, a postura profissional de saúde, a empatia, a clareza da linguagem e o respeito pela privacidade. A ecografia foi maioritariamente considerada essencial ou importante para o diagnóstico.
Conclusões: Conclui-se que a perceção positiva da ecografia resulta da combinação entre características técnicas da ecografia e qualidade da comunicação profissional-doente, reforçando a necessidade de cuidados centrados no doente, com investimento contínuo em competências relacionais e de humanização dos cuidados em imagiologia.
Introduction: Ultrasound is widely used as a first-line imaging modality in multiple clinical contexts and is generally described as a non-invasive, painless and accessible examination. However, patients’ perceptions regarding their experience during ultrasound examinations, communication with healthcare professionals and the role of ultrasound in diagnosis remain insufficiently explored. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate patients’ perceptions of ultrasound examinations, including perceived pain and discomfort, anxiety before and during the examination, knowledge about the procedure and the use of ionising radiation, interaction with the professional, and the importance attributed to ultrasound in the diagnostic process. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional and descriptive study with a quantitative approach was conducted using an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. A convenience sample of 154 adult participants residing in Portugal was included. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, including absolute frequencies and percentages. Results: Ultrasound was generally perceived as a painless and well-tolerated examination, although discomfort was more frequently reported in examinations involving intimate anatomical regions. Ultrasound was identified as the least anxiety-inducing imaging modality when compared to others, although approximately one quarter of participants reported anxiety before or during the examination. Most participants correctly identified that ultrasound does not use ionising radiation, although gaps in health literacy were observed. Technical competence, professional attitude, empathy, clarity of language and respect for privacy were the most valued professional attributes. Ultrasound was predominantly considered essential or important for diagnosis. Conclusions: Patient’s positive perception of ultrasound results from the combination of the technical characteristics of the examination and the quality of professional–patient communication. These findings reinforce the importance of patient-centred care in medical imaging, highlighting the need for continuous investment in communication skills, empathy and the humanisation of care.
Introduction: Ultrasound is widely used as a first-line imaging modality in multiple clinical contexts and is generally described as a non-invasive, painless and accessible examination. However, patients’ perceptions regarding their experience during ultrasound examinations, communication with healthcare professionals and the role of ultrasound in diagnosis remain insufficiently explored. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate patients’ perceptions of ultrasound examinations, including perceived pain and discomfort, anxiety before and during the examination, knowledge about the procedure and the use of ionising radiation, interaction with the professional, and the importance attributed to ultrasound in the diagnostic process. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional and descriptive study with a quantitative approach was conducted using an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. A convenience sample of 154 adult participants residing in Portugal was included. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, including absolute frequencies and percentages. Results: Ultrasound was generally perceived as a painless and well-tolerated examination, although discomfort was more frequently reported in examinations involving intimate anatomical regions. Ultrasound was identified as the least anxiety-inducing imaging modality when compared to others, although approximately one quarter of participants reported anxiety before or during the examination. Most participants correctly identified that ultrasound does not use ionising radiation, although gaps in health literacy were observed. Technical competence, professional attitude, empathy, clarity of language and respect for privacy were the most valued professional attributes. Ultrasound was predominantly considered essential or important for diagnosis. Conclusions: Patient’s positive perception of ultrasound results from the combination of the technical characteristics of the examination and the quality of professional–patient communication. These findings reinforce the importance of patient-centred care in medical imaging, highlighting the need for continuous investment in communication skills, empathy and the humanisation of care.
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Ecografia Doente Percepção Ansiedade Ultrasound Patient Perception Anxiety