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[Ambulatory surgery and anesthesia. An inquiry study]

M Weber1, P Angermann, J Mikkelsen

  • 1Anaestesiafdelingen, Centralsygehuset i Naestved.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|September 6, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Most out-patient surgeries were acceptable to patients, with high satisfaction regarding preoperative information and anesthesia. Combining general and local anesthesia effectively minimized postoperative pain, making patients prefer outpatient procedures for future surgeries.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Surgical Patient Experience

Background:

  • Out-patient surgery is increasingly common, but patient experiences, particularly regarding pain management, require thorough evaluation.
  • Understanding patient satisfaction with anesthesia and postoperative pain control is crucial for optimizing surgical care pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient satisfaction with out-patient surgical procedures.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different anesthesia techniques in managing postoperative pain.
  • To determine patient preference for out-patient versus in-patient surgery for future procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 851 out-patients undergoing abdominal, orthopedic, or gynecological surgery over 12 months.
  • 515 patients (61%) completed the survey, detailing their experiences with anesthesia and postoperative pain.

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  • Data were analyzed to correlate anesthesia type with pain levels and overall satisfaction.

    • Main Results:

    • 92% of patients found out-patient operations acceptable.
    • 80-90% were satisfied with preoperative information, and 88% with anesthesia.
    • 69% experienced minimal to no pain in the first 24 hours post-operation; 16% required medical contact.

    Conclusions:

    • Out-patient surgery is a well-accepted model for selected procedures.
    • Combining local and general anesthesia is recommended to improve postoperative pain management.
    • Enhanced postoperative pain control can increase patient preference for out-patient surgical settings.