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An information leaflet for surgical patients.

T D Bunker

    Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Surgical patients desire pre-operative information, especially regarding hospital stay duration. Information leaflets are valued and should be more widely distributed to enhance patient understanding and satisfaction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Patient Information
    • Surgical Care

    Background:

    • Effective patient communication is crucial in surgical settings.
    • Understanding patient information needs improves surgical care quality.
    • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a common procedure requiring clear patient guidance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify information provided to surgical patients.
    • To identify crucial information desired by patients undergoing TURP.
    • To assess the utility of pre-operative information leaflets.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among patients recently undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate.
    • Patients were asked about the information they received and desired.
    • Key data points included preferences for information leaflets and specific content areas.

    Main Results:

    • 82% of patients desired an information leaflet before surgery.
    • The most sought-after information was the estimated length of hospital stay (83%).
    • Younger patients (<70 years) prioritized discussing the impact on sexual function (79%).

    Conclusions:

    • Information leaflets are highly valued by surgical patients.
    • Pre-operative information provision, particularly on hospital stay and sexual function, should be enhanced.
    • Wider implementation of information leaflets can improve patient experience and informed consent in TURP procedures.

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