NOTE: Copies of the instrument may be obtained from Dr Dexter. It is copyrighted by the University of Iowa Research Foundation.
The questionnaire consists of 11 items dealing with anesthesia episode, mixing positive and negative experiences.
Positive statements: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Negative statements: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
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Responses
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"Positive"
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"Negative"
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strongly disagree
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-3
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+3
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moderately disagree
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-2
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+2
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slightly disagree
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-1
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+1
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neither agree nor disagree
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0
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0
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slightly agree
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+1
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-1
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moderately agree
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+2
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-2
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strongly agree
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+3
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-3
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Iowa satisfaction with anesthesia scale =
= SUM(points for responses to all 11 questions)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: -33
• maximum score: +33
• A person totally satisfied with the anesthetic care would give a total of +33.
