Key result
Among 65 surgery patients, 61.54% experienced pre-operative anxiety, of which 52.5% showed slow to very slow post-operative recovery.
Why the study?
Although the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist reduces morbidity and mortality, this study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of its routine implementation and assess pre-operative anxiety and post-operative recovery among surgical patients.
Does pre-operative anxiety affect post-operative recovery in patients undergoing surgery?
Observational (n=65)
Does pre-operative anxiety affect post-operative recovery in patients undergoing surgery?
Pre-operative anxiety is highly prevalent and associated with slower post-operative recovery, highlighting the need for pre-operative assessment and implementation of safety checklists.
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Pre-operative anxiety was associated with slower recovery in this small cohort; hypothesis-generating for prospective trials before any practice change.
Background: World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist demonstrated a significant reduction in both morbidity and mortality. Objectives: This study aimed to find out the feasibility of implementation of WHO Surgical safety checklist in the routine practice, to ensure the teams follow critical safety steps, consistency in patient safety, and to maintain a culture that values achieving it, to assess the pre-operative status and post-operative quality of recovery among the patients undergoing surgery. Methodology: It is a prospective and observational study. A total of 65 patients of age group 18 and above were included in the study. The data was collected by filling the patient medical record sheet. Result: A total of 65 patients were included in the study. 64.62% were male, 35.38% were female. Out of 65 patients 61.54% experienced pre-operative anxiety; of which 20% of patients (n=9) showed very fast to fast recovery, 27.5% of patients (n=11) showed moderate recovery) and 52.5% of patients (n=21) showed slow to very slow recovery. Conclusion: Implementation of the WHO surgical safety checklist may improve miscommunications between the OR team, avoid unexpected errors ((Improving teamwork and communication). Appointing a staff or member of the OR team with the responsibility to check the checklist may improve the feasibility to implement the WHO SSC. The level of pre-operative anxiety greatly influences postoperative recovery. Thus, the Surgical and Anaesthetic team must assess the patient's pre-operative anxiety and take the necessary step before surgery.
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Hadia et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Surgery (n=65). Pre-operative anxiety and WHO Surgical Safety Checklist implementation was evaluated on Post-operative recovery among patients with pre-operative anxiety. Among 65 surgery patients, 61.54% experienced pre-operative anxiety, of which 52.5% showed slow to very slow post-operative recovery.
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