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Patients' attitudes to rectal drug administration
1Department of Anaesthetics, Queen Mary's Hospital, London.
Anaesthesia
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Most patients prefer oral analgesics over rectal administration. Discussing rectal drug administration, like diclofenac sodium suppositories, with patients pre-operatively is crucial due to varying patient sensitivities.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
- Patient Care
Background:
- Rectal drug administration is an alternative route for medications.
- Patient acceptance and preference for drug administration routes can vary.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate adult patients' attitudes towards rectal drug administration.
- To assess patient preferences regarding rectal diclofenac sodium versus oral administration.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous questionnaire survey administered to 100 adult day case surgery patients.
- Data collected on patient preferences and opinions regarding rectal drug administration.
Main Results:
- 54% of patients preferred oral analgesics (diclofenac sodium) over rectal administration.
- 98% of patients believed rectal drug administration should be discussed pre-operatively.
- Some patients, particularly younger ones, expressed sensitivity towards rectal suppositories.
Conclusions:
- Pre-operative discussion regarding rectal diclofenac administration is essential.
- Patient preferences and sensitivities regarding rectal drug administration routes should be respected.
- Oral administration is generally preferred when available.