A Cross Sectional Study on The Type of Patients And Treatment Intervention in A Neurosurgery Department of A Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh.

Abstract

Background: Neurosurgery is a very special field among the many branches of medical science. It is filled with challenges and excitement. According to recent data, the foundation of the neurological and neurosurgical departments of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston provides $55 million/year for scientific research. Objectives: The objective of this study to find out demographic data, diagnosis technology, diagnosis impression, surgery history, different complications and treatment intervention of the neurosurgery patients at neurosurgery department in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out among 90 patients at neurosurgery department in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Sample was selected by simple random sampling technique. Results: The study shows that 53% patients are male, 47 % are female. 33.33% patients were within the range of 41-50 years, 24.44 %of patients were within the range of 31-40 years.57.78 % patients blood group is B(+ve) and 22.22 % O(+ve). 68.89 % patients treatment duration between 0-60 days.56.67% patients weight range between 41-60 years.66.67 % patients are in prehypertension stage. 66.67% patients blood glucose level is in normal level and 33.33% are in hyperglycemic level. 70% patients are non-smoker. 47.96% patients were prepared for surgery. Discussion: This study creates a defined relationship between the neurosurgery patients with their demographic data, diagnosis process, diagnosis impression, duration of treatment, complications /associated disease and also treatment intervention. This study will create huge energy for further analysis of acute or chronic conditions, or to answer questions about the causes of disease or the results of intervention or post-operative follow up.