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- Title
Who Are Anesthesiologists After The Covid-19 Pandemic? Evaluation Of Public Awareness About Who Are Anesthesiologists?
- Authors
GÜLER, AYGÜN; ÖZCAN, NAMIK NEBI
- Abstract
Aim: Previous research has demonstrated that the general perception of the expertise and responsibilities of anesthesiologists, both in and out of the operating room, is unclear, before the onset of COVID-19. This study aims to evaluate the perception of the public regarding the role of anesthesiologists after the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. Materials and Methods: For this study, an online survey was conducted using a random selection method across various online platforms. The survey was directed to individuals who were not associated with the healthcare industry or any medical activity and were 16 years or older. The survey consisted of 24 questions. The questionnaire is divided into three parts. The first part collects data on demographics. The second part assesses knowledge related to anesthesia procedures. The third section emphasizes information regarding the role of the anesthesiologist. Results: The questionnaire was completed by 2222 participants, and only 37.6% of them were aware that anesthesiologists also follow patients in intensive care. Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, 82.1% of the respondents were uncertain about which physician was in charge of treating patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The fact that anesthesiologists are medical specialists was known to only 68.4% of the participants. About 59.9% of the participants did not observe any change in their perception of the anesthesiologist's role afterthe onset of the COVID-19pandemic. Conclusion: The study concluded that even though participants had higher educational levels and there was increased public awareness of the healthcare industry during the pandemic, the Turkish public still held inaccurate perceptions regarding the role of anesthesiologists. Efforts should be made to better inform the public about the roles of anesthesiologists.
- Subjects
TURKEY; INTENSIVE care units; COVID-19 pandemic; ANESTHESIOLOGISTS; INTENSIVE care patients
- Publication
Jinekoloji-Obstetrik & Neonatoloji Tip Dergisi, 2023, Vol 20, Issue 3, p1927
- ISSN
1304-5512
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.38136/jgon.1341925