Awareness about the Role of Anesthesiologists among Healthcare Workers in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Anesthesia is still considered a modern medical discipline, and the role of anesthesiologists is an undervalued subject and relatively unknown neither by healthcare workers nor by the general population. This study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness about the role of anesthesiologists among healthcare workers not working with this specialty in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A total of 377 healthcare workers from various healthcare settings participated in the study. The results showed that the majority of participants correctly identified the anesthesiologist as the responsible party for different aspects of anesthesia management. However, a small percentage of participants identified other healthcare professionals as responsible for these tasks, and in some cases, participants responded that they did not know who was responsible. The study also found that job titles significantly affected the level of knowledge about anesthesia care. Overall, the study highlights the need for increased awareness and education about the role of anesthesiologists among healthcare workers.