Implementation of a Computer-based Questionnaire for Preoperative Evaluation in Anesthesia Ambulance
Study Details
Study Description
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
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
|
|
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.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Utilization of computer-based questionnaire measured by duration time [Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour]
- Number of assistance during filling-out in depending of age [Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
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
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicne Berlin (CCM/CVK) | Berlin | Germany | 10117 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Investigators
- Study Director: Claudia Spies, MD, Prof., Charité - Univsersitätsmedizin Berlin
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- WAA