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ArticleTurkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation2026

Knowledge, Practices, and Awareness Regarding Out-of-operating Room Sedation Among Non-anaesthesia Health Professionals: A Questionnaire Study.

Yaşar Gökhan Gül, Selçuk Alver, Burak Ömür, Ayşe Nurmen Akın, Birzat Emre Gölboyu, Bahadır Çiftçi

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Article in Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yaşar Gökhan Gülİstanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0001-9531-4317
Selçuk AlverBiruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology, İstanbul, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-4739-6623
Burak Ömürİstanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-7241-200X
Ayşe Nurmen Akınİstanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-7923-6811
Birzat Emre Gölboyuİzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology, İzmir, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-2011-2574
Bahadır Çiftçiİstanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-3245-6614

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Abstract

Objective: The efficacy and safety of sedation administered by non-anaesthesia healthcare professionals should be evaluated within the framework of evidence-based protocols, and approaches should be adopted to ensure patient safety at the highest level. We aimed, with a scientific approach, to evaluate non-operating-room anaesthesia applications performed by non-anaesthesia health professionals in terms of patient safety, quality, and consistency, and to identify areas of deficiency. Methods: After obtaining ethical approval, a questionnaire was prepared to evaluate practitioners' awareness of the anaesthesia and sedation processes administered to patients during procedures performed in their clinics. An electronic questionnaire (Google Form) was used to collect data. Results: This study revealed that non-operating-room sedation applications are widely practiced across various specialties in our country, but levels of knowledge and skill regarding these applications are not standardized. Extending in-service training, developing practical skills in managing complications, and using objective criteria for patient follow-up after sedation are of great importance for patient safety and clinical efficacy. Conclusion: Standardization of sedation practices can be achieved through multidisciplinary cooperation and the adoption of protocols based on current guidelines. In this context, it is recommended that structured training programs and clinical guidelines be established for non-anaesthesia healthcare professionals.

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