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  • Anesthesiology
  • Patient Experience Research

Background:

  • No prior prospective cohort studies utilized validated questionnaires to assess patient expectations and perceptions of divided anesthesia care.
  • Patient satisfaction is a critical outcome in anesthesia care, yet its determinants in divided care settings remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient satisfaction with divided anesthesia care in a Swiss district general hospital.
  • To investigate the influence of patient expectations and perceptions of continuous anesthesia care on overall satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study included 484 patients receiving anesthesia between October 2019 and February 2020.
  • Patients received preoperative information on divided anesthesia care. Satisfaction was measured using a validated questionnaire post-discharge.
  • Patients were categorized into groups based on the perceived importance and provision of care continuity.

Main Results:

  • The study analyzed 484 completed questionnaires, achieving an 81% response rate.
  • Patient dissatisfaction scores varied significantly across groups (p < 0.001), with the highest in group 1 (25%) and lowest in group 2 (6.8%).
  • A significant portion of patients (59%) considered continuity of care by the same anesthetist unimportant or not important at all, while 40% considered it important or very important.

Conclusions:

  • Despite comprehensive preoperative information, a substantial percentage of patients (40%) still valued continuity of care by the same anesthetist.
  • Further research is recommended to explore methods for modifying patient expectations regarding divided anesthesia care to enhance satisfaction.