O Ackermann1, K Eckert2, C von Schulze Pellengahr2, M Lahner3. 1. Ruhr-Universität Bochum. 2. Klinik für Kinderchirurgie, Elisabeth-Krankenhaus, Essen. 3. Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The anamnesis is essential for the treatment of any patient. On the other hand, the data are often of poor quality. The aim of the study was to work out whether a questionnaire which is filled out by the patient him-/herself is a reasonable tool for data acquisition. METHODS: In a level-IV trauma centre the data acquisition of 50 consecutive patients was performed with a questionnaire which was checked by a doctor. Excluding criteria were an age < 18 years, previous treatment in the clinic, a transfer from an external clinic or a caring institution and a dementia. The results were compared with the data of the 50 patients prior to the study start. RESULTS: We collected data about the general doctor, diseases, allergies, tobacco usage, drugs, operations and the familial situation. In all 7 fields the questionnaire raised more data than the oral survey; in 4 sections the difference was significant, in 3 (p > 0.05). DISCUSSION: A questionnaire is a reasonable, time-sparing tool for data acquisition of the individual anamnesis in a surgical clinic. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
INTRODUCTION: The anamnesis is essential for the treatment of any patient. On the other hand, the data are often of poor quality. The aim of the study was to work out whether a questionnaire which is filled out by the patient him-/herself is a reasonable tool for data acquisition. METHODS: In a level-IV trauma centre the data acquisition of 50 consecutive patients was performed with a questionnaire which was checked by a doctor. Excluding criteria were an age < 18 years, previous treatment in the clinic, a transfer from an external clinic or a caring institution and a dementia. The results were compared with the data of the 50 patients prior to the study start. RESULTS: We collected data about the general doctor, diseases, allergies, tobacco usage, drugs, operations and the familial situation. In all 7 fields the questionnaire raised more data than the oral survey; in 4 sections the difference was significant, in 3 (p > 0.05). DISCUSSION: A questionnaire is a reasonable, time-sparing tool for data acquisition of the individual anamnesis in a surgical clinic. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.