Key result
Detailed preanesthetic information (≥20 min) provided no convincing benefit over routine information (~5 min) for patients undergoing minor surgery, despite a reduction in reported side-effects.
Why the study?
Does detailed preanesthetic information improve psychological outcomes compared to routine information in patients admitted for minor surgery?
Population
81 patients admitted for minor surgery
Comparison
Detailed preanesthetic information for at least… vs Routinely given information by the anesthetist…
Design
RCT, randomly allocated to two groups
Follow-up
pre- and post-anesthetic period
Authors
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Routine preanesthetic information suffices for minor surgery; challenges assumption that extended counseling improves psychological outcomes.
RCT (n=81)
Randomly allocated
Does detailed preanesthetic information improve psychological outcomes compared to routine information in patients admitted for minor surgery?
Providing detailed preanesthetic information for 20 minutes does not offer convincing psychological benefits over routine 5-minute information for patients undergoing minor surgery.
Elsass et al. (1987) conducted an RCT in Minor surgery (n=81). Detailed preanesthetic information vs. Routine information (about 5 min) was evaluated on Psychological effect and side-effects evaluated via questionnaires and self-rating scales. Detailed preanesthetic information (≥20 min) provided no convincing benefit over routine information (~5 min) for patients undergoing minor surgery, despite a reduction in reported side-effects.
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