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Day surgery: a consumer survey.

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  • 1Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|August 8, 1990
PubMed
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Patient satisfaction with day surgery is high, particularly among older adults. Most patients experienced minimal lifestyle disruption and avoided overnight stays, though some reported post-discharge pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Patient Outcomes
  • Healthcare Services Research

Background:

  • Day surgery offers potential benefits like reduced hospital stays and costs.
  • Assessing patient satisfaction is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of day surgery services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient satisfaction levels following day surgery procedures.
  • To identify advantages and disadvantages of day surgery from the patient's perspective.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with 211 patients discharged from the day procedures unit at Hutt Hospital.
  • Data collected included patient satisfaction ratings, perceived advantages, and reported post-discharge problems.

Main Results:

  • Overall patient satisfaction was high and positively correlated with age.

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  • 47% of adult patients rated their experience as excellent; 74% reported no personal disadvantage.
  • Common advantages included minimal lifestyle disruption and avoidance of overnight stays. Pain was the most frequent post-discharge problem (24%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Day surgery at Hutt Hospital demonstrates high patient satisfaction, especially among older patients.
    • The benefits of minimal disruption and avoiding overnight stays are highly valued.
    • Addressing post-discharge pain is an area for potential improvement in day surgery care.