Key result
A preoperative survey of 800 patients revealed accurate perceptions of anesthesiologists' roles, with primary concerns focusing on provider experience, not waking up, pain, and paralysis.
Why the study?
What are patients' knowledge, attitudes, and concerns regarding anesthesia prior to surgery?
Population
800 consecutive preoperative patients, mean age 52 years, mean educational level 12 years.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May inform preoperative counseling on experience and complications; leaves open effects on confidence or outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=800)
What are patients' knowledge, attitudes, and concerns regarding anesthesia prior to surgery?
Patients have accurate perceptions of anesthesiologists but harbor significant concerns about anesthesia complications, highlighting the need for preoperative education to improve patient confidence.
Shevde et al. (1991) conducted a cross-sectional in Preoperative patients (n=800). Preoperative survey on anesthesia knowledge, attitudes, and concerns was evaluated on Patients' knowledge, attitudes, and concerns regarding anesthetic management. A preoperative survey of 800 patients revealed accurate perceptions of anesthesiologists' roles, with primary concerns focusing on provider experience, not waking up, pain, and paralysis.
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