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Preoperative teaching received and valued in a day surgery setting
Mary Jane Bernier1, Dolora C Sanares, Steven V Owen
1School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
AORN Journal
|April 15, 2003
Summary
This study found a moderate correlation between preoperative teaching received and valued by same-day surgery patients. Patient income and gender influenced information preferences, guiding improvements in perioperative nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Perioperative Nursing
- Surgical Patient Education
Background:
- Effective preoperative teaching is crucial for same-day surgery patients.
- Understanding patient congruence between received and valued information is essential for optimizing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the congruence between preoperative teaching received and valued by patients undergoing same-day surgery.
- To identify demographic factors influencing patient preferences for preoperative information.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 116 same-day surgery patients was interviewed.
- The 26-item preoperative teaching interview guide assessed five dimensions of information: situational/procedural, sensation/discomfort, patient role, psychosocial support, and skills training.
Main Results:
- A moderate positive correlation (r = 0.34, P < .01) was found between preoperative teaching received and valued.
- Income level significantly related to preference for situational/procedural information.
- Gender significantly related to preference for psychosocial support information.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the need for tailored preoperative teaching strategies in perioperative nursing.
- Results inform the restructuring of preoperative education to better meet patient needs and preferences.