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[Saphenectomy in ambulatory surgery. Patients' expectations]
Silvia Corchón Arreche1, Jenifer Wilson-Barnett, M Jesús Narvaiza
1Universidad de Navarra, Unidad de Hospitalización Quirúrgica en la Clinica Universitaria de Navarra.
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|September 10, 2003
Summary
Patients undergoing saphenectomy in ambulatory surgery (CMA) generally have accurate expectations of their recovery. While most experienced postoperative symptoms, overall recuperation was positive, with prior CMA experiences significantly influencing perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Patient Experience
- Outpatient Procedures
Background:
- Saphenectomy is commonly performed in ambulatory surgery settings.
- Understanding patient expectations and experiences is crucial for optimizing postoperative care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe patient expectations and experiences regarding recuperation after saphenectomy in ambulatory surgery.
- To assess the alignment between patient knowledge and the reality of the recovery process.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive-comparative survey combining quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Data collected from 25 patients using 8 questionnaires.
- Statistical analysis included the Chi-squared test and content analysis.
Main Results:
- Most patients received health education prior to surgery.
- All patients experienced postoperative symptoms, yet recuperation was generally good.
- Patient expectations closely matched their actual recovery experiences (no significant differences).
- Previous ambulatory surgery experiences significantly influenced patient perceptions (p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- Saphenectomy in ambulatory settings yields satisfactory outcomes.
- Further research is needed on specific aspects, particularly health education effectiveness.