Abstract
Preanaesthesia consultation is performed to assess and optimise patient-specific risk factors before surgery, to inform patients about anaesthesia techniques and to obtain consent. Aside from face-to-face visits, telephone consultation is increasingly being used clinically. Concentration on the content and avoidance of confounding factors could lead to improved patient preparation. We hypothesised that patients receiving atelemedical intervention have less anxiety. Patients scheduled for elective surgery were randomised into two groups according to the consultation performed face-to-face (FTF) or via telephone (TEL). Before consultation (< 48 h) and 1-2 h prior to surgery, both groups had to fill in the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). A total of 271patients were randomised and 130were analysed. There were no significant intergroup differences in mean state anxiety (STAI-S) before and after the intervention. Patients' positive feedback on telemedical consultation urges future studies on its effect on satisfaction and quality of life.
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