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Surgery causes stress for patients and families. Nurses need innovative strategies to manage emotional needs in fast-paced ambulatory surgery settings, ensuring high standards of care during the preoperative period.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Surgical Care
Patient Experience

Background:

Surgery is inherently stressful for patients and their families.
Ambulatory surgical services are increasingly utilized.
Healthcare economics necessitate efficient and effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide innovative strategies for nurses.
To address the emotional needs of patients and families in ambulatory surgery.
To maintain high standards of care amidst fast-paced surgical environments.

Main Methods:

This article presents practical approaches for nursing interventions.
Focuses on enhancing the preoperative patient and family experience.
Emphasizes strategies adaptable to ambulatory surgery settings.

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Main Results:

Nurses can effectively manage patient and family emotional needs.
Innovative approaches do not compromise the standard of care.
Strategies support nurses in fast-paced ambulatory surgery.

Conclusions:

Nurses play a crucial role in mitigating surgical stress.
Proactive emotional support is vital for ambulatory surgery patients.
Effective strategies improve patient and family preoperative experiences.