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E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
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Published on: August 1, 2019

Patient satisfaction in ambulatory surgery.

E Yellen1, G C Davis

  • 1Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi, Tex., USA.

AORN Journal
|October 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Patient satisfaction in ambulatory surgery is linked to pain management and nurses using computers. Higher reported pain correlated with higher satisfaction, but satisfaction with pain management was lower in those with high pain.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Surgical Nursing
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Patient satisfaction is a critical metric in ambulatory surgery.
  • Identifying key variables influencing satisfaction is essential for improving care quality.
  • Previous research highlights various factors, but the role of technology and pain perception requires further exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between patient satisfaction and specific variables in ambulatory surgery settings.
  • To determine if selected variables are associated with the satisfaction levels of patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.
  • To explore the impact of nursing technology adoption on patient satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive correlational study design was employed.

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  • Data were collected from 130 patients and 16 nurses across two hospital settings.
  • Patient satisfaction, pain ratings, and nurses' computer usage for patient data were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Higher patient ratings of postoperative pain were significantly correlated with higher overall patient satisfaction (rpb = .22, P = .01).
    • Patients experiencing high postoperative pain reported lower satisfaction with their pain management.
    • A significant positive correlation was found between patient satisfaction and nurses' use of computers for data collection and recording.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses' use of computers in ambulatory surgery is associated with enhanced patient satisfaction.
    • While higher pain ratings correlated with higher satisfaction, effective pain management satisfaction remains a concern.
    • Integrating technology into nursing workflows may positively influence the patient experience in ambulatory surgical settings.