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Implementation of a Computer-based Questionnaire for Preoperative Evaluation in Anesthesia Ambulance

Completed
Conditions
Patient Satisfaction
In-hospital Process Optimization
Registration Number
NCT03243747
Lead Sponsor
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Brief Summary

Preanesthetic evaluation is a clinical assessment process with purpose of increased patient safety. One focus is review of patient medical history to reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality as well as optimize the daily process in at anesthesia ambulance. The aim of that study is the development and implementation of a practical computer-based individualized and risk-adapted questionnaire for the daily routine

Detailed Description

The study was a step-by-step process. In the first investigation in 2013 the investigators included 50 patients and 81 patients in 2016. Questionnaires were identical in both testing stages for comparability. Practicability of a computer-based questionnaire on patient medical history, diagnosis as well as behavior guidelines was tested at anesthesia ambulance. Moreover, the investigators evaluated the user satisfaction with the help of a separate anonym paper-based questionnaire in 2013 as well as in 2016.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
81
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 years and older
  • Patients who undergo a procedure in anaesthesia and elective surgery
  • German speaking people
Exclusion Criteria
  • Emergency surgery
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification V and VI
  • Patients with guardianship

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of assistance during filling-out in depending of ageTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour
Utilization of computer-based questionnaire measured by duration timeTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Question 3: My medical history is well determinedTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour

User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire

Question 8: In the future, I would prefer the questionnaire at home using internet.Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour

User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire. The evaluation was based on rating scale: 1=very good, 2=good, 3=satisfactory, 4=sufficient, 5=poor, 6=fail.

Question 2: The usability of tablet-pc is easyTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour

User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire

Question 5: The total count of questions is acceptableTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour

User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire

Question 4: The phrasing of questions is clearly understandableTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour

User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire

Question 6: The complete duration time is acceptableTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour

User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire

Question 1: All in all I am contentTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour

User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire

Question 7: In the future, I would prefer digital questionnairesTime in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour

User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicne Berlin (CCM/CVK)

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Berlin, Germany

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