Pancreatitis survey of clinicians in the surgical department.

Abstract

Abstract Pancreatitis is a common emergency presentation with acute abdomen. A short 10 question snapshot survey about pancreatitis based on Nice guideline NG 104 and the (United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust) ULHT Trust guidelines was conducted among clinicians in the surgical department. Survey answers were collected anonymously via google forms and paper forms. Data was analysed with Excel. First cycle 17 responses. 2nd cycle 20 responses. Teaching sessions were conducted; wall posters, notice letters were installed to improve the clinicians knowledge. A second cycle was conducted with the same set of questions.1st Cycle2nd CycleDefinition (88%)Definition (95%)Cause (88%)Cause (85%)Common Presentation (88%)Common Presentation (80%)Fluid management (88%)Fluid management (95%)Mortality rate (40%)Mortality rate (55%)Confirmatory test (64%)Confirmatory test (50%)Intervention (64%)Intervention (60%)Complication (70%)Complication (60%)Pain management (70%)Pain management (55%) In conclusion, the basic idea about pancreatitis of the responders is already good which is found to be further improved even in a slightly larger sample size. The overall mortality of acute pancreatitis vs acute severe pancreatitis seems to be confused. More diverse opinions of the participants are obtained in the slightly controversial questions such as the pain management and the diagnosis. Why the varied response? It must be acknowledged, the set of responders were a different subset as clinicians rotate in various departments. It highlights the necessity to promote education and awareness in a constant manner to provide best patient care, despite the constraints of time and workload.