Implementation of a Computer-based Questionnaire for Preoperative Evaluation in Anesthesia Ambulance

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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
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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.

Official Title
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Implementation of a Computer-based Questionnaire for Preoperative Evaluation in Anesthesia Ambulance

Conditions
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Patient Satisfaction, In-hospital Process Optimization

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Question 1: All in all I am content | User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire | Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour | 
| Question 2: The usability of tablet-pc is easy | User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire | Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour | 
| Question 3: My medical history is well determined | User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire | Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour | 
| Question 4: The phrasing of questions is clearly understandable | User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire | Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour | 
| Question 5: The total count of questions is acceptable | User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire | Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour | 
| Question 6: The complete duration time is acceptable | User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire | Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour | 
| Question 7: In the future, I would prefer digital questionnaires | User satisfaction evaluation by the help of a paper-based questionnaire | Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour | 
| Question 8: In the future, I would prefer the questionnaire at home using internet. | 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. | Time in the outpatient clinic of anesthesia, an average of 1 hour |