Open AccessPatients Satisfaction with the Methods of Treatment used for Gallstones: A Cross-sectional Study
Author(s) -
Masoud Ahmad Al-Ghamdi,
Hoda Jehad Abousada,
Maryam Ahmad Albaqal,
Rakan Abdullah Alosaimi,
Lujain Hussain Althakafi,
Mustafa Saud Al. Soleiss,
Ahmed Abdulaziz Haider,
Arub mohammed Albalawi,
Hassan Awad Al Rabaie,
Abdullah Mahmoud Alali,
Faisal Qusai Alhejazi,
Mohammed Abdulhamid Aljahdali,
Wael khalid Eibani,
Malak Hamed Almalki,
Muath Suliman Alhumaidi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i58b34208
Subject(s) - gallstones , medicine , gallbladder stone , gallbladder , population , biliary colic , cross sectional study , general surgery , surgery , environmental health , pathology
Background: If gallstones are not causing discomfort, there is usually no need to treat them. Many people with gallstones do not experience any symptoms for a long time. In addition, any treatment can have side effects, and operations are always associated with a certain level of risk. Gallbladder stones are treated differently than stones in the bile duct. If symptoms such as cramp-like pain (colic) occur, they can be relieved with medication. Such pain can only be prevented permanently by removing the gallbladder. An operation is also an option for people without symptoms but with very large gallstones - or with a porcelain gallbladder. The wall of the gallbladder is calcified and there is an increased risk of gallbladder cancer.
Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study to spotlight the satisfaction levels of the Saudi Population towards the different treatment options for gallstones. The study was carried out at universities, hospitals, and malls in KSA. Data were collected from patients and the general population during a period from June to October 2021.
Results: Most of the patients were highly satisfied with the treatment clarification done by the treating doctor (n= 42, 8.8%), the treatment choice for gallstones, the complications that occurred during their treatment period (n= 34, 7.1%), their condition after the end of the treatment period (n= 41, 8.6%), and the treatment method for condition (n=35, 7.3%). On the other hand, there was a proportion of participants who were not satisfied with the treatment duration (n= 39, 8.1%) and the follow-up after the end of the treatment period (n= 46, 9.6%).
Conclusion: Participants are highly satisfied with treatment choice and treatment effectiveness. However, they were not satisfied with treatment duration and treatment complications.