This study aimed to implement targeted interventions based on baseline data regarding delayed recovery from anesthesia in our institution and to evaluate their effectiveness, as well as to explore their potential for clinical application. An observational study design with a pre-and-post comparison was employed. The period from February to July 2023 served as the baseline for the pre-intervention phase, during which a retrospective analysis of the incidence of delayed recovery in 5,742 patients undergoing general anesthesia was conducted. A systematic literature review was performed to identify key risk factors, which informed the development and implementation of a comprehensive intervention program. This program included enhanced preoperative assessments and optimization, precise administration and antagonism of anesthetic agents, and active intraoperative warming. Data from the same period (February to July) in the subsequent years were used as outcome measures to compare the changes observed in 2024 (n=6,116) and 2025 (n=5,789). Following the implementation of the intervention measures, the incidence of delayed recovery (>2 hours) showed a decreasing trend, from 1.93% in the pre-intervention year (2023) to 1.86% in 2024, and significantly decreased to 1.59% in the second year post-intervention (2025) (P<0.05). This study confirms that targeted interventions based on evidence-based medicine can effectively reduce the incidence of delayed recovery in patients undergoing general anesthesia, thereby optimizing the quality of anesthetic recovery. The proposed intervention program demonstrates scientific validity, effectiveness, and good operability, indicating its potential for broader application in similar healthcare institutions.

Hongbing Cai, Huakai Liang. Study on Targeted Interventions to Reduce the Incidence of Delayed Recovery in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 6: 97-101. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2025.070612.

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