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Intravitreal injections service: a patient experience evaluation
Hani Hasan1, Sarah Flockhart2, Waseem Qureshi3
1Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|June 23, 2017
Summary
Patients overwhelmingly prefer nurse-led intravitreal injections, reporting higher satisfaction and comfort. Nurse injectors are perceived as more friendly and sensitive, improving patient care and reducing psychological distress during treatment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Nursing Practice
- Patient Care
Background:
- Introduction of nurse-led intravitreal injection clinics at Great Western Hospital.
- A team of 5 nurses performs an average of 90 injections weekly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient satisfaction and perceptions of nurse-led intravitreal injections.
- To compare patient preference for nurse injectors versus doctors for intravitreal injections.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 169 consecutive patients receiving intravitreal injections.
- Patients with prior experience with a nurse injector were included in the survey.
Main Results:
- 76.9% of patients found nurse injectors more friendly and sensitive.
- 75% of patients were very happy with the care provided by nurses.
- 69.2% felt more comfortable asking questions to a nurse injector.
Conclusions:
- A significant majority of patients provided positive feedback on nurse injectors.
- Addressing individual patient needs during injections can mitigate psychological distress.
- Nurse-led clinics demonstrate a high level of patient acceptance and satisfaction.
