Preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of a preoperative clinic for gynaecological surgery.
A preoperative clinic for gynaecological surgery was introduced primarily to provide counselling but with access to multidisciplinary support. Initial results showed a substantial reduction in the postoperative hospitalisation period and a significant improvement in attendance rates.
Women's Hospital, Liverpool.
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D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation