Key result
In a qualitative study of 12 surgical nurses, diverse levels of knowledge, experience, and interpretations of preoperative education resulted in uneven patient care.
Population
12 experienced surgical nurses at one large general adult teaching hospital in Ireland
Design
Other
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May contribute to inconsistent preoperative education; leaves open the value of standardized nurse training in larger studies.
Nurse-related factors, including diverse levels of knowledge and experience, lead to unevenness in preoperative patient education, suggesting a need for organizational investment and formal preparation.
Fitzpatrick et al. (2006) studied Preoperative patient education (n=12). Nurse-related factors was evaluated on Factors influencing the delivery of preoperative patient education. In a qualitative study of 12 surgical nurses, diverse levels of knowledge, experience, and interpretations of preoperative education resulted in uneven patient care.
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