Why the study?
Inconsistencies exist in provider application of the ASA-PS classification, and there is limited research on how to improve inter-rater agreement.
Does an educational intervention improve inter-rater agreement of the ASA-PS classification system between medicine and anesthesia providers?
Population
Medicine and anesthesia providers
Comparison
Post-educational intervention vs pre-educational intervention data
Design
Retrospective chart review
Authors
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Education intervention did not significantly improve ASA-PS agreement; leaves open whether targeted training enhances reliability in practice.
Does an educational intervention improve inter-rater agreement of the ASA-PS classification system between medicine and anesthesia providers?
An educational intervention for medicine providers improved ASA-PS classification agreement with anesthesiologists from slight to moderate, though the change was not statistically significant.
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