مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of Iowa Satisfaction with Anesthesia Scale in Iran

Author/Authors :

Soltani, Ghasem Lung Diseases Research Center - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Morovat Nia, Negar Clinical Research Unit - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Zirak, Nahid Lung Diseases Research Center - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Golhasani Keshtan, Farideh Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Akbarzadeh, Reza Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Jafari, Mahdiyeh Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Bagheri, Elahe Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Abstract :

Introduction: The interaction between the doctor and the patient is achieved when the physician is able to communicate effectively with the patient. Iowa Satisfaction with Anesthesia Scale (ISAS) is a tool designed for this purpose. The ISAS is designed originally in English and it is under study in Iran; therefore, this study aimed to translate this scale into Persian and evaluate its validity and reliability. Material and Methods: This observational study with a correlational design adopted an analytical approach and was conducted in 2016. The population consisted of patients undergoing surgery at Imam Reza Hospital. In total, 162 patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. The inclusion criteria were patients: 1) aged 18 years and above, 2) transferred from the operating room to intensive care unit, 3) exposed to general anesthesia, and 4) willing to participate in the study. The validity and reliability of the Persian version of the questionnaire were assessed in this study. Results: The patients completed the questionnaire in 5 min. The mean age of the patients was 57.39 years (range: 18-87 years), and 102 (63%) patients were male. Moreover, about 2.5% of the data went missing and the Cronbach's Alpha was obtained at 0.85. The patients completed the questionnaire in 5 min. The mean age of the patients was 57.39 years (range: 18-87 years), and 102 (63%) patients were male. Moreover, about 2.5% of the data went missing and the Cronbach's Alpha was obtained at 0.85. In addition, the correlation analysis showed that Iowa scale was significantly correlated with the physical role (PR) (P=0.007), body pain (BP) (P=0.002), emotional role (ER) (P=0.007) and general health (GH) (P=0.012). Furthermore, the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire had a significant correlation with the IOWA questionnaire (P<0.001). Conclusion: The validity and reliability of the Persian version of Iowa Satisfaction with Anesthesia Scale were confirmed in the Iranian context