Evaluating Patient and Caregiver Satisfaction with the Informed Consent Process in Surgery

Evaluating Patient and Caregiver Satisfaction on the Informed Consent Process in Surgical Practice in a Tertiary Care Centre: a Cross-Sectional Study

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate patient and caregiver satisfaction with the informed consent process in surgical practice at a tertiary care center in Nepal. The main questions it aims to answer are:

How satisfied are patients and caregivers with the current informed consent process in surgery? How well do patients and caregivers understand the informed consent information provided? Are there differences in satisfaction and understanding based on factors such as education level or family involvement? Researchers will compare the perceptions of patients and caregivers to understand if there are gaps in communication and satisfaction.

Participants will:

Complete a structured questionnaire assessing their understanding and satisfaction with the informed consent process.

Share their views on the type and quality of information provided during the consent process.

Rate their satisfaction on a 10-point scale based on their experience with the informed consent procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 18 years or older undergoing major elective surgical procedures requiring regional or general anesthesia.
• Caregivers of eligible patients who provide informed consent on behalf of the patient.
• Willingness to participate and provide consent for the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing emergency surgeries.
• Patients who are unable to participate due to language barriers or cognitive impairment.
• Patients or caregivers who refuse to participate in the study.