Patients' experience of oral day case surgery: feedback from a nurse-led pre-admission clinic

Day surgery: patients’ perceptions of a nurse‐led preadmission clinic

“…Many participants in this study considered that having seen the hospital and knowing where the day unit was located was a huge advantage. Other research studies demonstrate that attendance at the preassessment clinic ‘helped to reduce patient anxiety’, ‘improve patient confidence’ and ‘facilitate understanding of peri‐operative care arrangements’ (Clark et al. , 2000, p. 95).…”

Conscious surgery: influence of the environment on patient anxiety

“…A further issue was the low response rate (41%). However, such a response rate is not uncommon in postal surveys, especially with a population who quickly resume their 'normal' lifestyle (Clark et al 2002, Pandit & Davies 2005, Sri-Ram et al 2006. A second limitation concerns the use of self-report data and a non-validated questionnaire.…”

Day surgery: patients’ felt abandoned during the preoperative wait

“…This is crucial to prevent cancellations, to ensure that co‐morbidities are recognised, treated and patients are well informed and prepared for day surgery (Smith 2007). Clark et al. (2000) investigated 178 patients’ experiences of oral day case surgery using a questionnaire design.…”

“…This is crucial to prevent cancellations, to ensure that co-morbidities are recognised, treated and patients are well informed and prepared for day surgery (Smith 2007). Clark et al (2000) investigated 178 patients' experiences of oral day case surgery using a questionnaire design. Eighty per cent of the sample identified that preassessment clinic attendance reduced their anxiety, eased worries and improved confidence in relation to their forthcoming admission.…”