Observational studyPloS one2018
A prospective observational study of the impact of an electronic questionnaire (ePAQ-PO) on the duration of nurse-led pre-operative assessment and patient satisfaction.
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Effectiveness and Costs of a Digital Versus Face-to-face Preoperative Assessment Clinic: a Non-inferiority Trial
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effect of PreAnaesThesia Computerized Health (PATCH) Assessment on Duration of Nurse-Patient Consultation and Patient Experience: A Pilot Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Trial
- [Telemedical anesthesia consent - Are the patients ready for it? : A comparative requirement analysis before and during the pandemic].Die Anaesthesiologie · 2024Article
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- Introduction of a Multidisciplinary Preoperative Clinic at Juntendo University Hospital - A Retrospective Observational Study Focusing on Effects of Preoperative Interventions on Clinical Outcomes.Juntendo Iji zasshi = Juntendo medical journal · 2023Article
- Continuous User Experience Monitoring of a Patient-Completed Preoperative Assessment System in the United Kingdom: Cross-sectional Study.JMIRx med · 2022Article
- Improving Provision of Preanesthetic Information Through Use of the Digital Conversational Agent "MyAnesth": Prospective Observational Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveStandard pre-operative assessment at our institution involves a comprehensive history and examination by a nurse practitioner. An electronic pre-operative assessment questionnaire, ePAQ-PO® (ePAQ, Sheffield, UK) has previously been developed and validated. This study aimed to determine the impact of ePAQ-PO on nurse consultation times and patient satisfaction in low-risk patients.
methodsThe duration of pre-operative assessment consultation was recorded for American Society of Anesthesiology physical classification 1 and 2 patients undergoing pre-operative assessment by an electronic questionnaire (ePAQ-PO group) and standard face-to-face assessment by a nurse practitioner (standard group). Patients were also asked to complete an eight-item satisfaction questionnaire. Eighty-six patients were included (43 in each group).
resultsAfter adjusting for the duration of physical examination, median (IQR [min-max]) consultation time was longer in the standard compared to the ePAQ-PO group (25 (18-33 [10-49]) min vs. 12 (8-17 [4-45]) min, respectively; p <0.001). Response rate for the satisfaction questionnaire was 93%. There was no significant difference in patient satisfaction scores (38/39 in standard group vs. 39/41 in ePAQ-PO group were fully satisfied with their pre-operative assessment; p = 0.494).
conclusionPre-operative assessment using ePAQ-PO is associated with a significant reduction of over 50% in the duration of the assessment without impacting on patient satisfaction.
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