Reasons for Using Different Methods of Anesthesia in Cesarean Section in Selected Teaching Hospitals Located in Khuzestan Province

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 MSc student in Health Services Management, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

2 Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Health Services Management, Health School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

10.61186/jsmj.2022.351165.2885

Abstract

Background and Objectives Anesthesia is one of the major risks of cesarean surgery, and the decision to choose the type of anesthesia depends on various reasons. This study aimed to identify Reasons for using different methods of anesthesia in cesarean section in selected teaching hospitals located in Khuzestan province. Subjects and Methods The present qualitative research was conducted using the content analysis method. The research population included all doctors and anesthesiologists working in two teaching hospitals located in two cities. The necessary information was obtained through a semi-structured interview with a purposeful sampling method until the theoretical saturation of the data. The data were analyzed using the qualitative content analysis method. Results To choose the type of anesthesia, two main themes of preference from the doctor and preference from the organization were obtained, which preference from the doctor includes the priority of the type of service (patient and surgeon preference) and specialized reasons (fewer side effects, scientific and technical) and priority from the side of the organization, they include hospital routine (majority choice) and time management (better control of operating room time). Conclusion The preferred method of the anesthesiologist for the health of the patient is determined in addition to scientific and technical reasons according to the priorities of the surgeon and the patient as well as the desired priorities of the organization. It is necessary to establish training courses for anesthesiologists and create platforms for informed choice by providing about the complications and benefits of the chosen method for the patient.

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