Explore Patient Preferences and Attitudes Toward Different Anesthesia Modalities Used in Oral Surgery, Including Local Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation, and General Anesthesia.

Abstract

Background:

Oral surgery often involves the administration of various anesthesia modalities, including local anesthesia, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia, to ensure patient comfort and safety. Understanding patient preferences and attitudes toward these modalities is crucial for delivering patient-centered care and optimizing the oral surgery experience. This study explores and analyzes these preferences and attitudes among individuals scheduled for oral surgical procedures.

Methods:

Study Design: Cross-sectional study

Participants: A diverse sample of 300 individuals scheduled for elective oral surgical procedures.

Data Collection: A structured questionnaire covering demographic information, awareness of anesthesia modalities, preferences, attitudes, and concerns. Participants' responses were analyzed quantitatively to derive meaningful insights.

Results:

Demographic Characteristics: It outlines the diverse demographic distribution of the 300 participants, ensuring representation across different age groups, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preference for Procedure: It presents participants' preferences for anesthesia modalities, with 40.0% preferring local anesthesia, 30.0% preferring conscious sedation, and 30.0% preferring general anesthesia.

Comfort Level with Modality: Participants expressed high comfort levels with local anesthesia (86.7%), conscious sedation (60.0%), and general anesthesia (36.7%).

Concerns about Safety: Safety concerns varied, with 60.0% expressing concerns about general anesthesia, 40.0% for conscious sedation, and 16.7% for local anesthesia.

Overall Satisfaction: It highlights overall satisfaction rates, with 70.0% reporting high satisfaction with local anesthesia, 53.3% with conscious sedation, and 30.0% with general anesthesia.

Conclusion:

This study provides valuable insights into patient preferences and attitudes toward different anesthesia modalities in oral surgery. While local anesthesia remains the preferred choice for many, understanding variations in preferences and addressing safety concerns are essential for delivering personalized and satisfactory oral surgery experiences.