Key result
Preoperative cardiac surgery protocol linked to more psychosocial discussion and ~7 minutes less nurse time.
Why the study?
Does the implementation of an information protocol improve the content and process of interdisciplinary preoperative education in cardiac surgery patients?
Population
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery (n=54 at preoperative clinic, n=53 on day of admission)
Comparison
Implementation of an information protocol for… vs Before implementation of the protocol
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May streamline preoperative cardiac education; leaves open effects on patient outcomes.
Observational (n=107)
Does the implementation of an information protocol improve the content and process of interdisciplinary preoperative education in cardiac surgery patients?
Implementing an information protocol for preoperative education in cardiac surgery improves interdisciplinary coordination, increases focus on psychosocial issues, and reduces redundant consultation time.
Tromp et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Cardiac surgery (n=107). Information protocol for preoperative education vs. Before implementation of the protocol was evaluated on Content and process of preoperative education. A preoperative information protocol in cardiac surgery increased discussion of psychosocial issues and reduced time spent talking with health educators by 3 minutes and nurses by 7 minutes.
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