Knowledge and perceptions of regional anesthesia and block room usage among orthopaedic surgeons and nurses

Mendes, Ângela Barbosa; Silva, Carlota Carvalho da; Dias, Raquel; Nunes, Catarina S.; Machado, Humberto; Lages, Neusa

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Knowledge and perceptions of regional anesthesia and block room usage among orthopaedic surgeons and nurses

2025-04Journal article

dc.contributor.author	Mendes, Ângela Barbosa
dc.contributor.author	Silva, Carlota Carvalho da
dc.contributor.author	Dias, Raquel
dc.contributor.author	Nunes, Catarina S.
dc.contributor.author	Machado, Humberto
dc.contributor.author	Lages, Neusa
dc.date.accessioned	2025-07-18T13:38:09Z
dc.date.available	2025-07-18T13:38:09Z
dc.date.issued	2025-04
dc.description.abstract	Background: The performance of regional anesthesia (RA) in a block room (BR) may have an impact on the efficiency of the orthopaedics operating room (OR). The aim of this study was to understand the knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding RA and BR. Methods: Two types of pilot surveys were developed and applied in three independent hospitals. Statistical validation of the survey was performed (Cronbach alpha coefficient and factor analysis), followed by its restructuring. Validated surveys were randomly delivered to orthopaedists and OR nurses from our institution, and a descriptive analysis was performed. Results: The pilot surveys presented a Cronbach alpha of 0.533 and 0.417 in the orthopaedic and OR nurse groups, respectively. Two questions in each survey were removed, increasing the internal consistency of the final restructured surveys. There was a total of 126 validated surveys completed (46 by orthopaedists and 76 by OR nurses). Both groups consider that, compared with general anesthesia, RA is associated with better pain control (95.7%/93.4%), fewer side effects (63%/73.7%), and improved patient satisfaction (84.7%/69.7%). Both groups would choose RA for themselves (89.1%/89.5%) and recommend it to a family member (89.1%/92.1%). Regarding BR, 80.4% of orthopaedists agreed that it is associated with less time wasted in anesthetic preparation, higher productivity (65.2%), and greater efficacy (65.2%). Conclusions: Most orthopaedists and OR nurses recognized the various benefits of RA. Orthopaedists agreed that BR improves outcomes and provides efficiency gains in the OR. Genuine support from the entire OR team can play a critical role in the change.	eng
dc.identifier.doi	10.1097/j.pbj.0000000000000288
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/20056
dc.language.iso	eng
dc.peerreviewed	yes
dc.publisher	Wolters Klüvers
dc.relation.hasversion	https://journals.lww.com/pbj/fulltext/2025/04000/knowledge_and_perceptions_of_regional_anesthesia.8.aspx
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subject	Anesthesia and analgesia
dc.subject	Block room
dc.subject	Orthopaedics
dc.subject	Outcome
dc.subject	Economics
dc.subject	Efficiency
dc.title	Knowledge and perceptions of regional anesthesia and block room usage among orthopaedic surgeons and nurses	eng
dc.type	journal article
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oaire.citation.issue	2
oaire.citation.startPage	e288
oaire.citation.title	Porto Biomedical Journal
oaire.citation.volume	10
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person.familyName	Nunes
person.givenName	Catarina S.
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