Validity of the Turkish Version of "Perception of Quality in Anesthesia": A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Validity of the Turkish Version of "Perception of Quality in Anesthesia": A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

The aim of this study is to test the validity of the Perception of Quality in Anesthesia (PQA) and language compatibility.

The Perception of Quality in Anesthesia (PQA) scale was developed by Hocking et al. in 2013 to measure the quality of anesthesia service received by patients who underwent surgery under anesthesia. The survey consists of 16 questions. Researchers ask patients undergoing surgery to complete the PQA questionnaire 24 hours after surgery. The researcher visits patients in hospital rooms or makes phone calls the day after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled for elective inguinal or umbilical hernia surgery under general or regional anesthesia
• Age between 18 and 80 years
• Ability to understand the content of surveys
• Native speaker of Turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergency operation
• The need for postoperative intensive care
• Existence of mental disability
• Pregnancy