Implementation of a Computer-based Questionnaire for Preoperative Evaluation in Anesthesia Ambulance
- Conditions
- Patient SatisfactionIn-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
- 18 years and older
- Patients who undergo a procedure in anaesthesia and elective surgery
- German speaking people
- 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
Name Time Method Number of assistance during filling-out in depending of age Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour Utilization of computer-based questionnaire measured by duration time Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Question 3: My medical history is well determined Time 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 easy Time 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 acceptable Time 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 understandable Time 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 acceptable Time 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 content Time 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 questionnaires Time 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)
🇩🇪Berlin, Germany