Table 4.
Longlist of summary questions
| How can outcomes in frail and/or elderly patients be improved after receiving anesthesia for surgery? |
| How can errors and patient injuries in anesthesia care be prevented? |
| What are the common long-term side effects of anesthesia after surgery? |
| What data should be collected from patients about anesthesia care before, during, and after surgery to better understand their outcomes and experiences? |
| What anesthesiologist factors impact patient outcomes? |
| How can anesthesiologists improve pain control after surgery? |
| How well are patients supported after they are discharged from hospitals after anesthetic care? |
| What are the impacts of cannabis on anesthesia care and pain management after surgery? |
| What is the evidence for better patient outcomes for general anesthesia vs. regional anesthesia, and is there any evidence for which type of regional (either spinal or epidural) is better? |
| Which factors before, during, and after receiving anesthesia for surgery are most important to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction? |
| What strategies can help reduce delirium after receiving anesthesia for surgery? |
| What choices in anesthesia care can improve patient outcomes, side effects, and safety? |
| How can anesthesiologists better use current (or create new) monitoring tools during and after surgery to improve patient care and outcomes? |
| How can health in frail and/or elderly patients be enhanced before receiving anesthesia for surgery? |
| Are there specific surgeries for which regional anesthesia blocks (blocking feelings of pain without putting patients to sleep) provide better patient outcomes? |
| What is the relationship between anesthetic drugs and postoperative cognitive dysfunction and memory loss in patients? |
| What preparation, treatment, or assessment before receiving anesthesia for surgery improves patient outcomes? |
| What is the impact of reducing opioids (a type of medication that reduces pain, like morphine) during anesthesia on patient outcomes and opioid dependence after surgery? |
| What are the impacts of anesthesia team communication on patient outcomes? |
| How can patients’ feedback about their experiences before, during, and after surgery be used to improve anesthesia care? |
| What are the impacts of involving patients in shared decision-making about anesthesia and care options before, during, and after surgery? |
| Does the type or size of hospital impact the quality of anesthesia care? |
| What is the evidence for eating and drinking before receiving anesthesia for surgery? |
| How does having the same anesthesiologist and care team before, during, and after surgery impact patient outcomes and experience? |
| What are the impacts of anesthesia on the developing brain and cognitive function? |
| Does individualizing anesthesia care improve patient outcomes? |
| What are the impacts of repeated exposure to anesthesia medications? |
| What could be changed in the role of the anesthesiologist that would improve quality of care? |
| How can technology be used to improve anesthetic care before, during, and after surgery? |
| How can clinical assessments and screening tools be used in anesthesia care to improve patient outcomes? |
| What strategies can reduce anxiety and stress for adults before anesthetic care for surgery? |
| What are the causes and consequences of patients experiencing awareness under anesthesia during surgery? |
| What psychologic interventions can reduce pain after anesthetic care for surgery? |
| What are the impacts of anesthesia assistants on anesthesia care? |
| What constitutes best practice for premature babies and pediatric patients receiving anesthesia care? |
| How can patient understanding of the role of the anesthesiologist be improved? |
| In what ways can interdisciplinary care (e.g., nurses, pharmacists, anesthesiologists) impact outcomes before, during, and after surgery? |
| What are the common short-term side effects of anesthesia after surgery? |
| What are the best approaches to anesthesia care for patients with specific medical conditions? |
| How can anesthesia care of people from vulnerable populations, including those with cognitive disabilities, be improved? |
| What are the best practices in anesthesia care for patients with obstructive sleep apnea? |
| Does improving operating room use and efficiency impact patient experience of anesthesia care? |
| How can anesthesiologists apply research results to improve patient care? |
| How can we better predict and care for nausea after anesthesia? |
| What are the advantages and disadvantages of using anesthesia gases in routine anesthesia care? |
| How can anesthesia care reduce cardiovascular complications of surgery? |
| What strategies can reduce anxiety and stress for children and parents before anesthetic care for surgery? |
| What strategies can improve patient understanding about the effects and risks of anesthesia? |
| What are the impacts of regional anesthesia and pain management during labour and Cesarean delivery? |