Key result
A survey of 99 Nigerian anesthesiologists revealed significant deficiencies in professional practice, with 45.2% not discussing intraoperative findings with surgeons and less than 20% consistently conducting postoperative visits.
Population
Anesthesiologists responding to a questionnaire survey on the appraisal of anesthetic practices
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
5 months (survey duration)
Authors
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Warrants attention to perioperative communication standards; leaves open whether training improves outcomes in similar settings.
Cross-Sectional (n=99)
Yes
A survey of anesthesiologists reveals significant deficiencies in communication with patients and surgeons, highlighting the need for improved training in these areas.
Kolawole et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Anesthesia practice and professionalism (n=99). Anesthetic practice and professionalism was evaluated on Self-reported clinical practice styles and professionalism. A survey of 99 Nigerian anesthesiologists revealed significant deficiencies in professional practice, with 45.2% not discussing intraoperative findings with surgeons and less than 20% consistently conducting postoperative visits.
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