Recommendations of the Pre-anaesthesia Teleconsultation Task Force

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Health Informatics
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Pre-anaesthesia consultation is crucial for assessing patient risk and optimizing health before surgery.
• Traditional consultations involve bureaucratic tasks and can be time-consuming.
• The integration of e-Health offers potential for increased efficiency and patient engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the objectives of pre-anaesthesia consultations.
• To highlight the benefits of incorporating e-Health and digital frameworks.
• To propose policies and recommendations for teleconsultation services in anesthesiology.

Main Methods:

• Development of a digital framework for pre-anaesthesia assessment.
• Formulation of policies and technical recommendations for teleconsultation.
• Creation of an evaluation tool with quality indicators.

Main Results:

• e-Health maximizes efficiency in pre-anaesthesia assessments.
• Digital frameworks offer an alternative to conventional pre-anaesthesia processes.
• Proposed tools facilitate continuous quality improvement in healthcare.

Conclusions:

• Digital solutions, including teleconsultation, enhance pre-anaesthesia care.
• Standardized frameworks and quality indicators are essential for effective implementation.
• e-Health integration improves patient outcomes and optimizes healthcare delivery.