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Ambulatory outpatient venous surgery service: An examination of patient satisfaction and experiences
Bernadette Hannon1, Geraldine Prizeman2, Prakash Madhavan3
1St. James's Hospital, RN. RM. B.N.S. MA in Healthcare Management, Vascular Unit, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Background:
This study aimed to ascertain patients' experience of the out-patient venous service being provided,; identify the level of patient satisfaction with the service and identify areas for further improvement and development.
Method:
A prospective descriptive quantitative study. A questionnaire was distributed to all patients who used the service between June 2017 and March 2018. A total of 195 questionnaires was distributed with 162 valid questionnaires returned; response rate of 83%.
Results:
This study found high satisfaction levels with endovenous ablation procedures, with concomitant phlebectomy, in the ambulatory outpatient setting and patient experiences of the service are overwhelmingly positive.
Conclusion:
Study findings support the management of ambulatory outpatient varicose vein endovenous ablation procedures as a feasible alternative to day surgery theatre settings and is the blueprint for future management of varicose vein surgery in Ireland.
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