A study was carried out in which patients were asked questions to assess their knowledge of their condition and treatment, the questions relating particularly to care before siting an intravenous infusion and preoperative care. A high proportion of patients knew little about the procedure they were about to undergo. It is recommended that patients should be told more about matters relating to t...

As is detailed elsewhere in this issue, enhanced recovery pathways integrate evidence-based best practices across the spectrum of perioperative care. Although interventions in the operating room and in the postoperative ward are important for improving postoperative outcomes in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) pathways, an ERAS® approach for preoperative care is equally important for ach...

ABSTRACT Objective: to map, in the scientific literature, use of audiovisual aids as an educational strategy during preoperative period cardiac surgery. Method: a scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Two independent reviewers analyzed studies, applying exclusion and inclusion criteria search by aid, surgery care variables, including those that answered research question...

Preoperative education is described as providing patients with health-related information, teaching them skills to reduce discomfort and complications offering psychological support. The study aims identify the perception of preoperative among postoperative in one tertiary hospitals Malaysia. A total 93 participants were involved this cross-sectional study. Teaching Questionnaire used highlight...

Abstract Introduction Total knee and hip arthroplasty significantly improve quality of life in people suffering from end-stage & arthritides. Enhanced recovery programs have shown improved outcomes following elective by decreasing patients anxiety, postoperative pain reducing the length hospital stay (LOS). The aim our study is to evaluate impact preoperative education on undergoing arthrop...