Pre-Operative concerns of a patient in a Rural setup :RURAL SETUP: An Indian Perspective
Journal Title: Gujarat Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 73, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective : To identify and appraise the concerns different patients have prior to undergoing surgery in a rural set up. Method : In this prospective survey, 207 patients completed a questionnaire regarding their concerns prior to undergoing surgery. Patients responded by answering the questions and sharing their concerns and fears. The study was conducted over a period of one year (2016 – 2017). Results : Patient population consisted of 207 consenting adults undergoing elective major and minor surgery in a rural setup. Patients included 149 men, 57 women and 1 newborn. The male:female ratio being 2.6:1.0. The age of the patients ranged from 10 years to 75 years. 150 patients were scheduled to undergo urological procedures, and remaining 57 were to undergo gastro intestinal surgeries. Out of all the concerns listed, 35.27% of the total patients who were also found to be unskilled laborers had foremost concern regarding the hospital and medical expenses. The female patients had soaring apprehensions about their family, children and other household works (24.64%). 18.36% patients confirmed having issues concerning postoperative backaches owing to spinal anesthesia. 7.73% patients were found to have mixed concerns. And only about 14% of patients said that they had no fear regarding their surgeries. Conclusion : In a rural setup, preoperative counseling of a patient by the doctor definitely helps in post operative recovery. In case of female patients, counseling of family members is also equally important. This data provides information that will be helpful in preoperative patient counseling and in generating awareness for patients undergoing surgeries and their relatives.
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Heta Rajyaguru, Dipak Rajyaguru, Pravin Baldaniya, Gayatri Raval
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