Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A compact (but complete) three-day operating room orientation.

M Croce-Burgess

    Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing & Technology
    |September 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Managing eye tumors.

    Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology·1985
    Same journal

    What lens is that new patient wearing? Identifying, inspecting, and verifying the parameters of rigid and soft contact lenses.

    Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology·2002
    Same journal

    Monitoring patients at risk for drug-induced opacities.

    Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology·2002
    Same journal

    Lifestyle is an important factor in good ocular health.

    Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology·2002
    Same journal

    Contact lens alternatives to laser vision correction.

    Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology·2002
    Same journal

    Worksheet to calculate permanent visual impairment.

    Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology·2002
    Same journal

    Optic neuritis in children.

    Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology·2002
    See all related articles

    Operating room nurses must maximize patient teaching time in day surgical units. Key teaching points include surgical attire compliance and the nurse

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Surgical Patient Care
    • Operating Room Protocols

    Background:

    • The increasing use of day surgical units for ophthalmic procedures necessitates efficient patient education.
    • Operating room (OR) nurses play a crucial role in patient preparation and education within this setting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the importance of utilizing all available teaching time for ophthalmic surgical patients in day surgical units.
    • To highlight essential pre-operative patient education topics for OR nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • Instruction on surgical attire, including hair covering, nail polish removal, and jewelry restrictions.
    • Discussion of the nurse's primary role as a patient advocate in the OR.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • Effective patient teaching in the OR can enhance patient understanding and compliance.
    • Adherence to surgical attire guidelines is critical for infection control.

    Conclusions:

    • OR nurses should prioritize patient education, integrating essential information into the pre-operative phase.
    • Reinforcing the nurse's role as a patient advocate is vital for optimal surgical care.