Walk or be driven? A study on walking patients to the operating theatre

Area of Science:

• Healthcare delivery
• Nursing practice
• Patient empowerment

Background:

• Traditional healthcare practices often lack patient involvement in decision-making.
• There is a growing need for patient-centered care models.
• Nurses play a crucial role in bridging traditional practices with patient empowerment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore patient perceptions regarding the shift from tradition-based practices to patient-empowering healthcare services.
• To demonstrate the capacity of nurses to foster a more patient-centered environment.
• To assess patient willingness to embrace changes in healthcare delivery.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative research approach exploring patient perspectives.
• Focus on patient perception of tradition-based versus empowering healthcare models.
• Analysis of patient attitudes towards shared decision-making.

Main Results:

• Patients actively desire inclusion in their healthcare decision-making processes.
• Patients are receptive to and willing to embrace changes towards more empowering services.
• The study validates the positive impact of nurses in promoting patient-centered care.

Conclusions:

• Patient-centered care is achievable by adapting traditional practices.
• Nurses are key facilitators in empowering patients and enhancing healthcare experiences.
• Actively involving patients in decisions leads to greater acceptance of healthcare changes.