Knowledge about anesthesia and the role of anesthesiologists among Jeddah citizens

Abstract

Background: The anesthesiologist has a vital role in the operating theatres. Awareness of the role of the anesthesiologist and the types of anesthesia is essential for every person. This study was made to estimate how much information the general population have about the anesthesiologist and the different types of anesthesia.Methods: This research was a cross sectional non-interventional study. The research team conducted a questionnaire in which each participant in the study was interviewed by the research team. The sample size was 159 participants.Results: From the participants,99 (62.2%) recognized the anesthesiologist as a specialized doctor who administers the anesthetics,62 (38.9%) know that the anesthesiologist has a role in resuscitating the patient with the team if crises occurred. However, 85 (53.4%) believe that the surgeon has the responsibility of postoperative pain management. Physicians were the source of knowledge for most participant’s information.Conclusions: A reasonable percentage of people appreciated the role of the anesthesiologist in administrating the anesthesia, however there is a lack of information about the role of the anesthesiologist intra and postoperatively. The need for more education for people about anesthesia is essential as the amount of information about anesthesia in general is rather low.

Public Awareness and Knowledge About Anesthesiology and the Role of Anesthesiologists in Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia

“…The current questionnaire was adopted from previous studies. As having significant internal validity reported by previous research [3,10]. The questionnaire also had a significant external validity as being applicable to a vast and diverse population, in light of previous literature [11][12].…”

“…For many years, anesthesiology was considered a behind-the-scenes specialty. It was publicly introduced in 1846 [3], and from that time until now, anesthesiologists have played an important and sensitive role in pain clinics, operating rooms, and ICUs [4].…”

“…One study conducted in 2017 among 159 citizens of Jeddah reported that 53.4% of the participants believed the surgeon was responsible for postoperative pain management. Another study in 2006 reported that most participants knew that an anesthesiologist administered the anesthetic; however, there was a lack of knowledge about their role in the operating room [3].…”

Public Knowledge and Perception of Anesthesia, Anesthesiologists’ Expertise, and Their Role Among Saudi Citizens Residing in Saudi Arabia

“…Another study conducted in Saudi Arabia reflected the ignorance of the public about the function of anesthesiologists, a lack of perception regarding anesthetic procedures during surgery, and the role of the anesthesiologist in monitoring resuscitation and postoperative analgesia [ 4 ]. A more recent study in Saudi Arabia revealed a relative lack of information about the role of the anesthesiologist both intraoperatively and postoperatively [ 5 ]. These elements could increase preoperative anxiety and lower post-anesthesia patient satisfaction.…”

Views, Experiences, and Challenges of Anesthetists and Anesthesia Technologists on Parental Presence During Induction of Anesthesia in Children: A Mixed Method Study

“…Usually, the anesthetic rooms are designed to be separate from the operating theaters; thus, allowing the parents to attend induction of anesthesia with their child and prevent pediatric patients from seeing and hearing the surgical equipment setup, therefore reducing their anxiety. [ 19 , 20 ] This is different to practice in Saudi Arabia (KSA) in which the induction of anesthesia occurs inside the operating theater,[ 21 ] which might produce too complex of a working environment for parents to be present. [ 14 ] In comparison to pediatric anesthetists in the UK, anesthetists in the US did not prefer PPIA in their practice, indicating a cultural difference.…”