Why the study?
Does preoperative education improve patient engagement and recovery preparation in patients undergoing colorectal surgery?
Population
97 patients having colorectal surgery, 19 carers, and 22 clinical staff at a UK 1200-bed NHS hospital
Design
Other
Follow-up
24 months
Key result
In a qualitative study of 138 participants, multimodal preoperative education developed patients' situated understanding and increased confidence to proactively self-manage recovery after colorectal surgery.
Authors
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May guide preoperative counseling in colorectal surgery; leaves open effects on objective recovery outcomes.
Does preoperative education improve patient engagement and recovery preparation in patients undergoing colorectal surgery?
Multimodal, comprehensive preoperative education facilitates active patient engagement and confidence in self-managing recovery after colorectal surgery.
Poland et al. (2017) studied Colorectal surgery (n=138). Preoperative education was evaluated on Themes regarding the perceived value and deficits of preoperative education for enhanced recovery. In a qualitative study of 138 participants, multimodal preoperative education developed patients' situated understanding and increased confidence to proactively self-manage recovery after colorectal surgery.
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