Key result
A preoperative survey revealed that only 49% of patients undergoing elective surgery had adequate knowledge regarding anesthesia and the role of anesthesiologists.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the frequency of patients having adequate knowledge regarding anaesthesia and the role of anaesthesiologists.
Population
Patients presenting to the preoperative anaesthesia clinic or admitted for elective surgeries
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Patients often lack adequate anaesthesia knowledge; leaves open whether targeted education improves consent and perioperative outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=384)
No
A survey of patients undergoing elective surgery in Pakistan revealed that only 49% had adequate knowledge about anaesthesia and the anaesthesiologist's role, highlighting a significant need for public education.
Zaid et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Patients undergoing elective surgery (n=384). Preoperative survey on anesthesia knowledge was evaluated on Adequate knowledge regarding anaesthesia and the role of anaesthesiologists (score >12 out of 24). A preoperative survey revealed that only 49% of patients undergoing elective surgery had adequate knowledge regarding anesthesia and the role of anesthesiologists.
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