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Preoperative visiting: a role for theatre nurses
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 13, 1996
Summary
Preoperative visits by nurses benefit patients by reducing anxiety and improving nursing care planning. This practice is vital for theatre nurses, especially when their roles are under scrutiny.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Surgical Care
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Preoperative information and nurse visits are known to benefit patients.
- Theatre nurse visits are advocated to reduce patient anxiety.
- The value of preoperative visiting for theatre nurses is under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the value of preoperative visiting for theatre nurses.
- To highlight its importance in planning patient nursing care.
- To explore its role in applying nursing models and team-based care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on preoperative visiting.
- Discussion of theatre nurses' perspectives.
- Analysis of the application of nursing models and team approaches.
Main Results:
- Preoperative visiting enhances the planning of patient nursing care.
- It facilitates the application of nursing models.
- It supports a team approach to care delivery.
Conclusions:
- Preoperative visiting is a valuable tool for theatre nurses.
- It helps affirm the unique contribution of theatre nurses.
- This practice can be a 'life-line' for theatre nurses facing scrutiny.