Determining the Factors Affecting the Satisfaction of Patient in Sedoanalgesia Due to Distal Radius Fracture in Emergency Department

Abstract

Introduction: Patients with distal radius fractures (DRF) are frequently admitted to the emergency departments (EDs). Reduction with procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) and followed by plaster/splint are the treatment of choice. We aimed to determine the factors affecting the satisfaction in patients with DRF undergoing PSA. Methods: This prospective, observational, cross-sectional study included 70 patients with DRF. The socio-demographic features, comorbidities, level of satisfaction with PSA procedure, physical factors of the environment, physician and patient satisfaction were evaluated. PSA satisfaction scores “1, 2 and, 3” were grouped as “dissatisfied group” and “4-5” points as “satisfied group” with the Likert scale. Patient satisfaction was compared between the groups according to the satisfaction levels. Results: The median satisfaction level was found 4 (interquartile range 4-5). Their satisfaction with the given information about the PSA procedure and the cleanliness of the area where the procedure was performed was higher in the satisfied group than the dissatisfied group (p=0.014 and p=0.007, respectively). Also, as the level of residents of emergency physicians, the satisfaction of the patients increased (p=0.025). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of age, gender, educational status, comorbidities, fracture type, additional injury, selected sedo-analgesic drugs, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale and, complications (p>0.05). Satisfaction was high in all physicians. Conclusion: PSA procedure was satisfactory by a majority and can be performed safely in the ED. The residency period of the physician who performed the PSA, satisfaction with the given information about PSA and the cleanliness of the area were affecting the patient satisfaction.