title: Same-day admission for cardiac surgery: a benefit to patient, family, and institution.
abstract: A pilot program was conducted in an effort to understand the advantages of admitting patients requiring cardiac surgery on the day of the scheduled surgical procedure. A total of 143 patients over a 4-month period were admitted on the day of surgery. Patients required repair of atrial septal defect (adult), coronary artery bypass grafts, and/or heart valve replacements. Patients, family members, and significant others verbalized positive feelings about the program. Both nurses and physicians assert that a high quality of patient care was rendered through this program. Additionally, the institution realized some financial gain by reducing the length of stay for each patient by at least 1 day.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Cella
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bush
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Codignotto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010343:Patient Admission; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation