title: A study investigating primary nursing, discharge teaching, and patient satisfaction of ambulatory cataract patients.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate primary nursing, discharge teaching and patient satisfaction in a group of ambulatory cataract patients. A sample (n = 72) of subjects was divided randomly into a primary group (n = 36) and a control group (n = 36). Data on patient knowledge and satisfaction was collected by telephone 24-48 hours after surgery. Knowledge levels were high, and there was no significant difference between the primary and control groups in total score or in sub-scores on self-care, normal side effects, or complications. Women had significantly higher total scores than men (p > .05). There was a very high level of satisfaction with care, and almost all patients felt ready to go home when discharged.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McGrory
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Assmann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011321:Primary Nursing / Q000592:standards*