title: [Preoperative orientation of cataract patients and indications for ambulatory surgery--report of experiences].
abstract: The study describes the nursing care of patients with cataract before they are submitted to ambulatory surgery. The procedure involves a systematic orientation program which is being developed by the authors, in groups with 15 patients each. The objectives are: to provide technical advice on cataract, to instruct the patients as to nursing orientation care, to enable a nursing evaluation of these patients and to help reducing the number of absent patients and cancelled surgeries. The authors analyze the patients' concerns with their ocular problem, their surgery and post-operative care. The limitations were pointed, out, concluding that de program is relevant for the patient with a more effective participation and adhesion to the treatment.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Cárnio
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Cintra
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Tonussi
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Orientaçäo pré-operatória a pacientes com catarata e indicaçäo de cirurgia ambulatorial-relato de experiëncia.