title: A deficit in care. The educational needs of thoracic patients.
abstract: 1. There is a need for increased educational input for thoracic surgical patients. 2. Information and health education are important aspects of holistic care. 3. Care plans should aim to help the patient regain and maintain a level of independence. 4. Discharge planning should ideally begin prior to admission for surgery.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bridge
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation