Table 2 The Chinese version of the EVAN-G

During the preoperative interview with the anesthetist:

1

I got information about anesthesia

2

I was able to ask questions freely about anesthesia

3

I was reassured, relaxed, and confident on anesthesia

During the preoperative interview with the surgeon:

4

I got information about surgery

5

I was reassured, relaxed, and confident on surgery

6

The surgeon was attentive

From the first visit until arrived at the operating room:

7

My personal privacy was respected and protected

When entering the operating room:

8

I felt uncomfortable such as cold, heat, and postured on the operating table

9

My personal privacy was respected and protected

10

The medical staff were attentive

In the postanesthesia care unit

11

I had unpleasant feelings such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and headache

12

I felt uncomfortable such as cold, heat, and postured on the bed

13

I experienced pain

14

I felt pleasant recovery from anesthesia

15

The medical staff were attentive

Since I back to the ward:

16

I had unpleasant feelings such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and headache

17

I felt uncomfortable such as cold, heat, and postured on the bed

18

I had difficulty in daily activity

19

I experienced pain

20

Pain was relieved

21

The medical staff were attentive

22

The nursing staff were attentive

23

My personal privacy was respected and protected

Summary, since the first visit until today

24

I could see my family and friends often

25

The waiting time of preoperative interview seemed too long

26

The preoperative interview seemed too long