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Sharing our world: perioperative nurses have the vision

K A House

    Today'S OR Nurse
    |September 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    Perioperative nurses can improve public understanding of surgery by addressing misconceptions and fear. Inviting healthcare consumers into facilities offers a practical solution to bridge this knowledge gap.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Science
    • Surgical Care
    • Health Education

    Background:

    • Public awareness of surgery and perioperative nursing care is limited.
    • Misconceptions about surgical procedures are prevalent due to fear and media inaccuracies.
    • A national need exists for enhanced health care education and awareness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify strategies for bridging the information gap regarding surgery and perioperative nursing.
    • To address public misconceptions and lack of awareness about surgical care.
    • To promote health care education at a grassroots level.

    Main Methods:

    • Community outreach initiatives.
    • Educational programs within healthcare facilities.
    • Direct engagement with healthcare consumers.

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    Main Results:

    • Increased public understanding of surgical processes and perioperative nursing.
    • Reduction in fear and misconceptions surrounding surgery.
    • Facilitation of grassroots health care education.

    Conclusions:

    • Inviting healthcare consumers into surgical facilities is an effective method to enhance awareness.
    • Perioperative nurses play a crucial role in educating the public about surgical care.
    • Targeted outreach can successfully bridge the knowledge gap in surgical and perioperative nursing.