Despite its widespread use, the effect of preoperative oral midazolam on patient satisfaction in older surgical patients remained unclear. Researchers conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on 607 patients aged 65 to 80 years undergoing elective inpatient surgery. The study found that a single low dose of oral midazolam did not significantly alter global perioperative patient satisfaction compared to the placebo group. The results suggest the need for further trials using different patient populations and dosage levels to evaluate the impact of midazolam on patient-centered outcomes.
Journal Article by Kowark A, Keszei AP (…) Coburn M et 25 al. in JAMA Surg