Key result
Implementing changes to the preoperative information leaflet improved fasting practices and adherence to preoperative fasting guidelines.
Why the study?
Does improved patient education via changes to the preoperative information leaflet improve adherence to preoperative fasting guidelines in surgical patients?
Does improved patient education via changes to the preoperative information leaflet improve adherence to preoperative fasting guidelines in surgical patients?
Improving the manner in which preoperative fasting information is presented to patients can facilitate better adherence to fasting guidelines.
Patient information presentation may improve local fasting adherence; leaves open need for prospective trials before wider adoption.
Preoperative fasting is recognised as an important factor in perioperative patient care. Implementation of guidelines on preoperative fasting remains sub-optimal. We audited perioperative fasting in a district general hospital, implemented changes to the preoperative information leaflet and improved fasting practices. The manner in which information is presented to patients impacts behavior and adherence to recommendations. Improving this domain of clinical practice requires thorough and conscious effort and repeated reassessment.
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Kyrtatos et al. (2014) studied Preoperative fasting. Changes to the preoperative information leaflet was evaluated on Adherence to preoperative fasting guidelines. Implementing changes to the preoperative information leaflet improved fasting practices and adherence to preoperative fasting guidelines.
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