Scientific Research in Anesthesiology in Portugal.
A national survey from the Scientific Research Section of the Portuguese Society of Anesthesiology.
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Anesthesia, Anesthesiology, Clinical Research, Health Care SurveyAbstract
Introduction: Scientific research is crucial for providing better healthcare. Following advances in knowledge and publications, Anesthesiology has expanded its scope, including the perioperative period, emergency, intensive care, regional anesthesia, pain management, among others. It collaborates with multiple medical and surgical specialties, combining scientific knowledge with an individualized patient assessment. This study aimed to characterize scientific research in Anesthesiology in Portugal.
Materials and Methods: Electronic survey sent to all members of the Portuguese Society of Anesthesiology (SPA) and published on social media from July to September 2023.
Results: 308 responses were collected, approximately 3/4 from specialists. Responses from various ages, regions, and central, peripheral, and private hospitals were obtained. The majority (60%) indicated that their workplace has research projects, but only 40% are actively involved, with 44% lacking investigators in their service/hospital to discuss issues. Among those currently participating in research projects, the majority (64.7%) are prospective. About 41% of respondents have been the first or last author of articles published in impact factor journals. Notably, 96% of participants expressed interest in participating in multicenter studies and believed that SPA should promote measures to facilitate access to scientific content, namely scientific journals (99%) and finance research projects (96%).
Discussion and Conclusions: This is the first study on research knowledge and practice in Anesthesiology in Portugal. Despite greater adherence than on previous surveys by SPA, the present sample represents only 20% of Portuguese anesthesiologists. Most respondents are interested in participating in multicenter studies; however, they state that their service/hospital lacks researchers with whom to discuss issues, and have never been the first or last author of an article published in impact factor journals. Regarding research promotion measures, the majority indicate SPA as the means for funding, distribution of research projects, and accessing high-value scientific content. It is known that improvement in medical practice and patient safety accompany scientific evolution. Therefore, the Scientific Research Section, in collaboration with SPA, aims to enhance the amount and quality of Anesthesiology research in Portugal.
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