Population
138 participants involved in preoperative education prior to surgery for colorectal cancer in the UK.
Design
Other
Follow-up
up to 12 weeks post-surgery
Key result
Among 138 participants, preoperative education for colorectal cancer was found to require comprehensive, client-centred communication to help patients regain control and prepare for surgery.
Authors
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Multimodal preoperative education may boost patient engagement and self-management after colorectal surgery; leaves open effects on clinical outcomes in controlled trials.
Establishing a sense of control through understandable and comprehensive preoperative education is important for patient wellbeing and postoperative rehabilitation in colorectal cancer surgery.
Spalding et al. (2013) studied Colorectal cancer (n=138). Preoperative education was evaluated on Patients' experiences and views of preoperative education. Among 138 participants, preoperative education for colorectal cancer was found to require comprehensive, client-centred communication to help patients regain control and prepare for surgery.