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Pre-operative visits by ITU nurses: recommendations for practice

D Cheetham

    Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
    |December 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pre-operative visits by intensive therapy unit (ITU) nurses are crucial for informing patients electively admitted after surgery. This study explores the need, aims, and implementation of such visits to improve patient preparedness and reduce anxiety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Critical Care
    • Patient Education

    Background:

    • Pre-operative visiting by theatre nurses is established practice.
    • Limited research exists on pre-operative visits by intensive therapy unit (ITU) nurses for elective admissions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the necessity of patient information prior to ITU admission.
    • To define the objectives of an ITU nurse's pre-operative visit.
    • To provide recommendations for establishing a pre-operative visiting service by ITU nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on pre-operative visiting benefits.
    • Exploration of patient information needs.
    • Discussion of visit timing, content, family involvement, and printed materials.

    Main Results:

    • Identified a gap in literature regarding ITU pre-operative visits.
    • Outlined key elements for an effective ITU pre-operative visit, including information content, timing, and family inclusion.

    Conclusions:

    • Pre-operative visits by ITU nurses are needed to enhance patient understanding and preparedness.
    • Implementing a structured pre-operative visiting service can improve the patient experience for elective ITU admissions.

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