Abstract

GIRALDO TASCON, Valeria Lilian et al. Perception about the anesthesiologist-patient relationship assessed during the post-operative of ASA I and II patients at level III and IV institutions (RAP-2 trial) in Cali, Colombia. Rev. colomb. anestesiol. [online]. 2014, vol.42, n.1, pp.20-27. ISSN 0120-3347.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rca.2013.10.004.

Background:The preoperative visit is often the time to establish the anesthesiologist-patient relationship (APR). Frequently patients remember their surgeon but fail to remember who their anesthesiologist was and his/her key role in perioperative care. Using an opinion survey, the aim of this study was to analyze the current perception of outpatients (ASA I and II) about the APR during the immediate postoperative period. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional multicenter trial including four healthcare institutions between August 2011 and May 2012. Methods: 340 surveys were administered to ASA I and II adult subjects scheduled for outpa-tient surgery, with Aldrette recovery score of 10 prior to discharge. Results:Only 74.1% of the people acknowledged their anesthesiologist as a specialized physician. 21.2% were unaware of the professional trainingrequired to become an anesthe-siologist and 99% of the patients said that it was gratifying to have the doctor who did the preoperative evaluation in the OR; however this only occurred in 35% of the cases. Conclusions:Notwithstanding the high level of outpatient satisfaction with their anesthetic care, some strategies are required to strengthen their perception about the specialty. The APR a preoperative evaluation for the surgical procedure, but should be more comprehen-sive. There is a need to establish closer links with the community to create awareness about the role of the anesthesiologist and his/her outstanding contribution to the patient's care and safety.

Keywords : Anesthesiology; Perioperative Period; Health Services; Patient Satisfaction; Anesthesia.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in English | Spanish     · English ( pdf ) | Spanish ( pdf )