[Current state of patient knowledge regarding the preoperative impact and causes of anemia].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite being treatable, the prevalence of anemia is relatively high, affecting up to 30% of the general population and 35% of patients undergoing surgery. Symptoms are often misinterpreted and patients frequently do not recognize anemia as a disease. As a result, it is often not discussed during medical consultations. Additionally, the limited time between diagnosis and surgery makes preoperative anemia management challenging.

Objective

The aim of the present study was to assess the state of knowledge about anemia and to identify areas of deficits to develop a strategy for future improvement.

Material and methods

Patients undergoing surgery with a transfusion probability of > 10% were interviewed at the department for anesthesiology, intensive care medicin

SUBMITTER: Mock J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836175 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature