Key result
Telephone preoperative assessment across 12 studies was found to be as effective as face-to-face visits in preparing patients for elective surgery, reducing cancellations, and lowering anxiety.
Why the study?
Does telephone preoperative assessment improve patient preparedness and reduce cancellations compared to face-to-face visits in adult patients undergoing elective surgery?
Systematic Review
Does telephone preoperative assessment improve patient preparedness and reduce cancellations compared to face-to-face visits in adult patients undergoing elective surgery?
Telephone preoperative assessment may be an effective alternative to face-to-face assessment for elective surgery, potentially reducing cancellations and patient anxiety.
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Supports telephone preoperative assessment as convenient alternative for elective surgery; extends telehealth evidence in perioperative care.
Ireland et al. (2012) conducted a systematic review in Elective surgery. Telephone preoperative assessment vs. Face-to-face preadmission clinic visits was evaluated on Patient preparedness for elective surgery, rate of last minute theatre cancellations, and anxiety levels. Telephone preoperative assessment across 12 studies was found to be as effective as face-to-face visits in preparing patients for elective surgery, reducing cancellations, and lowering anxiety.
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