Source and content of health information for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2006, 12 (2), pp. 64 - 70
- Issue Date:
- 2006-12-01
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This study, a component of a larger research project examining the effect of pre-admission education on patients' ability and confidence in domiciliary self-care following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, identified the source(s) of specific healthand hospital-related information for patients undergoing this operative procedure. One-hundred laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients were surveyed at pre-admission, following assessment by the pre-admission nurse, anaesthetist and registered medical officer to determine what information had been provided by the pre-admission nurse and/or alternative sources of information provision. The findings showed that laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients received information from multiple sources. Pre-admission clinic nurses were more likely to provide information related to the surgical procedure and hospital length of stay than about postoperative expectations and self-care. Overall, patients perceived that medical practitioners imparted the most information. Printed literature and informal channels of information provision featured strongly, indicating patients' resourcefulness in obtaining information related to their surgery. Informal communication showed the importance of social networks and personal experience in aiding patients' comprehension of the hospital and recovery experience. ©2006 The Authors.
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