Prevalence, Modes Of Treatment, And Patients’ Satisfaction With Kidney Stone Disease Management At Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kidney stones form by the precipitation or crystallization of minerals and urinary constituents. It is a common problem worldwide manifested with recurrent intermittent pain episodes, surgical interventions and medication consumption which affect the quality of life of the patients. This study aimed...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/43600/1/AHMED%20IBRAHIM%20ABDEL%20RAHMAN%20NOURI.pdf |
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| Summary: | Kidney stones form by the precipitation or crystallization of minerals and urinary constituents. It is a common problem worldwide manifested with recurrent intermittent pain episodes, surgical interventions and medication consumption which affect the quality of life of the patients. This study aimed 1) - to assess the prevalence of kidney stone disease among patients admitted to Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), 2) - to determine the characteristics of stones, modes of treatment, renal function and comorbid conditions, 3) - to explore the patients’ satisfaction with the management of kidney stones disease, the social aspects, perceptions, and how the disease affecting their quality of life. |
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