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Intraoperative nursing care as experienced by surgical patients
1Tampere College of Nursing and Health Care, Finland.
AORN Journal
|February 1, 1996
Summary
Patients undergoing hip replacement surgery with regional anesthesia shared their experiences with intraoperative nursing care. Their perspectives were used to create a framework for high-quality nursing during surgery.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Surgical Care
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure.
- Regional anesthesia is frequently used for hip replacements.
- Understanding patient expectations of intraoperative nursing care is crucial for quality improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient expectations and experiences of intraoperative nursing care during hip replacement surgery.
- To develop a conceptual framework for quality intraoperative nursing care based on patient perspectives.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study design.
- Data collected from patients undergoing hip replacement with regional anesthesia at University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.
- Patient perspectives were analyzed to develop a conceptual framework.
Main Results:
- Identified key patient expectations regarding communication, comfort, and safety during surgery.
- Described patient experiences of intraoperative nursing care, highlighting areas of satisfaction and potential improvement.
- Developed a conceptual framework illustrating the components of quality intraoperative nursing care from the patient's viewpoint.
Conclusions:
- Patient perspectives are essential for defining and achieving high-quality intraoperative nursing care.
- The developed conceptual framework can guide nursing practice and education to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes in hip replacement surgery.
- Further research should validate and implement this framework in diverse surgical settings.