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Patients' perception of day case surgery
1Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, Co. Down.
The Ulster Medical Journal
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Patient compliance with day case surgery instructions was good, with minimal post-operative pain. However, other side effects were common, though few patients required general practitioner follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Patient Outcomes
- Healthcare Management
- Postoperative Care
Background:
- Day case surgery units aim to improve efficiency and patient flow.
- Assessing patient experience and outcomes is crucial for service evaluation.
- Understanding general practitioner (GP) workload post-discharge is important for integrated care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate patient compliance with instructions after day case surgery.
- To identify the incidence and nature of post-operative sequelae.
- To determine the impact on general practitioner workload.
Main Methods:
- A postal questionnaire was administered to patients.
- Data collected included compliance, pain, side effects, and GP consultations.
- The study focused on patients from the Daisy Hill Hospital day case unit.
Main Results:
- Patient compliance with pre- and post-operative instructions was reported as good.
- While post-operative pain was minimal, a high incidence of other side effects was observed.
- A low number of patients required consultations with their general practitioner in the week following surgery.
Conclusions:
- Day case surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital demonstrated good patient compliance and low GP workload.
- Addressing the high incidence of non-pain-related side effects may further enhance the patient experience.
- The day case unit appears effective in minimizing the need for immediate post-operative GP care.