title: Patient perceptions and social impact. Preliminary results of the Bristol MRC Study.
abstract: One hundred and nine inpatients were compared with 84 day cases by means of specially designed questionnaires presented at set times by staff other than the operating surgeon. The aim was to highlight patient attitudes, expectations and satisfaction with a standard method of endocapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber lens implant under local anaesthetic as either a day case (DC) or an inpatient (IP). The results showed a high patient acceptance of whichever method of management was chosen. Both groups appeared satisfied with their treatment and the final result. The cost of DC and IP treatment was assessed.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Ophthalmology, Bristol Eye Hospital.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Lowe
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Gregory
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Jeffery
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Easty
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000523:psychology; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000523:psychology*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010465:Perception; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom