Patient subjective experience and satisfaction during the perioperative period in the day surgery setting: A systematic review

Abstract

This systematic review used the Joanna Briggs Institute Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument to manage, appraise, analyse and synthesize textual data in order to present the best available information in relation to how patients experience nursing interventions and care during the perioperative period in the day surgery setting. Some of the significant findings that emerged from the systematic review include the importance of pre-admission contact, provision of relevant, specific education and information, improving communication skills and maintaining patient privacy throughout their continuum of care.

Quality of counselling for knee and shoulder arthroscopy patients during day surgery

“…In day surgery, patients also need counselling on the use of analgesics and pain assessment (Rhodes et al, 2006, Stomberg et al, 2008 counselling as well as on rehabilitation, such as knee extension and flexion, and in how to use mobility aids (such as crutches) and for how long (Pieper et al, 2006, Gilmartin, 2007 Patients also want to know about the possible complications (Gilmartin & Wright, 2008), nutrition (Rhodes et al, 2006, Fredericks et al, 2010 and what health changes are normal or not after surgery (Fagermoen & Hamilton, 2006). Having an opportunity to meet with healthcare staff after day surgery is important to patients (Rhodes et al, 2006, Gilmartin, 2007, Stomberg et al, 2008, Knier et al, 2015. Day surgery leads to emotional stress, such as anxiety and fear, counselling meaning that emotional counselling is also necessary (Hagberth, 2008, Stomberg et al, 2008, Gardiner et al, 2009).…”

“…Counselling after surgery it also acts as a refresher for information given beforehand (Rhodes et al, 2006) and is especially important if the patient is confused after treatment, for example, following anesthesia (Rohan et al, 2005).…”

Conscious surgery: influence of the environment on patient anxiety

“…However, a number of studies have already highlighted the need for increased psychological support both intraoperatively Leino-Kilpi 1999, Fung andCohen 2001) and peri-operatively (Gilmartin and Wright 2007, Rhodes et al 2006, Stoddard et al 2005. Although improved anxiety management and information provision are recommended here, essentially both aspects crucially involve personal communication and education.…”

Patient satisfaction during and following procedural sedation for ambulatory surgery

“…relaxed, reassuring and attentive. 9 Our postoperative questionnaire contains all of these elements.…”