Key result
Retrospective questioning of 678 patients revealed that nausea/vomiting (reported by 21.0%) and drowsiness were the most frequent recollections of previous general anaesthesia.
Why the study?
What are the most frequent recollections and levels of satisfaction among patients who have previously undergone general anaesthesia?
Cross-Sectional (n=678)
What are the most frequent recollections and levels of satisfaction among patients who have previously undergone general anaesthesia?
A significant proportion of patients recall negative post-anaesthetic experiences like nausea and vomiting, and over a quarter report dissatisfaction with their anaesthesia.
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Patient recollections highlight nausea/vomiting as common concerns; hypothesis-generating for satisfaction interventions but should not yet change practice.
Moerman et al. (1992) conducted a cross-sectional in Previous general anaesthesia (n=678). General anaesthesia was evaluated on Recollections of previous anaesthetics (rate of nausea/vomiting). Retrospective questioning of 678 patients revealed that nausea/vomiting (reported by 21.0%) and drowsiness were the most frequent recollections of previous general anaesthesia.
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