Effectiveness of Gum Chewing on Polyethylene Glycol Related Intake Adherence, GI Side Effects and Bowel Preparation

Problem statement An Experimental Study to assess the effectiveness of Gum Chewing on Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Related Intake Adherence, GI Side Effects and Bowel Preparation among Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy at ILBS, New Delhi. Objectives of the study The objectives of the study are: Primary objective 1\. To compare the effect of gum chewing in experimental vs. control groups in terms of PEG Related Intake Adherence, GI side effects and Bowel Preparation among Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy. Secondary objective 1. To find the relationship of total amount of fluid taken with GI side effects and Bowel Preparation variables in patients undergoing colonoscopy under experimental group. 2. To determine the association of PEG Related Intake Adherence, GI side effects and Bowel Preparation among Patients with socio-demographic and clinical variables in patients undergoing colonoscopy under experimental group.