Assessment of patients fundamental knowledge and concerns about anaesthesia
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 159
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To assess the impact of enhanced patient knowledge about anaesthesia on addressing their concerns, reducing anxiety and improving their overall hospital experience.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to assess the fundamental knowledge and concerns regarding anaesthesia among patients undergoing surgical procedures. Anaesthesia related anxiety and misconceptions are common and may influence patient cooperation and perioperative experience.
This is a single arm observational study conducted at a tertiary care hospital. Adult patients scheduled for elective surgery and willing to participate will be included after obtaining informed consent. Data will be collected using a structured and prevalidated questionnaire assessing awareness about types of anaesthesia, role of anaesthesiologist, perceived risks, and common concerns related to anaesthesia.
The responses will be analyzed using descriptive statistical methods to identify knowledge gaps and prevalent concerns among patients. The findings of this study may help in planning targeted preanaesthetic counselling strategies to improve patient understanding, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall perioperative care.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients who are undergoing elective surgeries with general anaesthesia (GA) or regional anaesthesia (RA) Patients aged 18 to over 60 years old Both male and female patients.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients with limited or low literacy Patients with cognitive impairment Patient with psychiatric problems.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To assess the impact of enhanced patient knowledge about anaesthesia on addressing their concerns, reducing anxiety and improving their overall hospital experience.
Time Frame: Data will be collected in the preoperative ward. For 5 minutes
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Preetham Shaji
K. S. HEGDE MEDICAL ACADEMY