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Improving communication in day surgery settings.

Catherine Rogan Foy1, Fiona Timmins

  • 1Surgical Day Ward, Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|November 24, 2004
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Developing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship is crucial in day surgery. Utilizing interpersonal skills like listening and caring can enhance patient satisfaction despite short stays.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Day surgery settings present unique challenges for establishing therapeutic nurse-patient relationships due to short patient stays.
  • Effective patient care relies on strong interpersonal connections between healthcare providers and patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of therapeutic relationships in day surgery.
  • To explore how interpersonal skills can augment these relationships.
  • To investigate the impact of enhanced communication on patient satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of existing literature on nurse-patient interactions in day surgery.
  • Emphasis on the application of specific interpersonal skills: listening, empowerment, and caring.

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  • Discussion of strategies to integrate these skills into daily practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Interpersonal skills can effectively overcome the limitations posed by short patient stays in day surgery.
    • Enhanced communication and empathetic care foster a stronger therapeutic bond.
    • Increased patient satisfaction is a direct outcome of improved nurse-patient relationships.

    Conclusions:

    • The development of therapeutic nurse-patient relationships is feasible and beneficial in day surgery settings.
    • Investing in training nurses in advanced interpersonal skills is recommended.
    • Prioritizing patient-centered communication can significantly improve the quality of care and patient experience.