Effect of Structured Patient Interviews in the Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic on Recall of Relevant Information

Effect of Structured Patient Interviews in the Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic on Recall of Relevant Information

The preanesthetic visit influences patient satisfaction and medical outcome. This study aims to evaluate whether training for a structured interview technique improves communication skills, resulting in increased recall of relevant information by surgical patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Surgical patients in the preoperative anesthesia clinic
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inadequate comprehension of the German language