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Information provided to surgical patients versus information needed
Siti Zubaidah Mordiffi1, Seo Peng Tan, Mei Kin Wong
1Department of Nursing, National University Hospital, Singapore.
AORN Journal
|April 15, 2003
Summary
Patients want more preoperative information, especially about anesthesia details and the operating room (OR) environment. Current delivery often misses patient needs, highlighting a gap in healthcare provider understanding of patient expectations for surgical preparation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare communication
- Patient education
- Surgical preparation
Background:
- Preoperative information is crucial but often provider-centric.
- Existing studies show a lack of patient focus in information delivery.
- This gap impacts patient preparedness and satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine patient and healthcare provider perceptions of essential preoperative information.
- To identify discrepancies in understanding regarding necessary preoperative details.
- To analyze the information gap concerning anesthesia and the operating room environment.
Main Methods:
- A multifaceted approach was employed to gather data.
- Involved three cohorts: patients, nurses, and physicians.
- Comparative analysis of perceptions regarding preoperative information needs.
Main Results:
- All cohorts identified details of anesthesia as highly important.
- A significant gap exists in information provided about anesthesia and the OR environment.
- Patients reported receiving inadequate information compared to their needs.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers may misunderstand the specific information patients desire preoperatively.
- There is a need to align preoperative information delivery with patient expectations.
- Improving patient-centered communication can enhance the surgical experience.