Anesthesiologist to Patient Communication: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Many patients are admitted to the intensive care unit following surgery, and some of them will experience incomplete recovery. For patients in this situation, preoperative discussions regarding patient values and preferences may direct care decisions. Existing literature shows that it is uncommon for surgeons to have these conversations preoperatively; it is unclear whether anesthesia professionals engage with patients on this topic prior to surgery.

Objective

To review the literature on communication between patients and anesthesia professionals, with a focus on discussions related to postoperative critical care.

Evidence review

MEDLINE and Web of Science were searched using specific search criteria from January 1980 to April 2020. Studies describing encou

SUBMITTER: Tylee MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7662141 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature