title: [Pre-operative period of the heart surgical patient: nursing approach making a difference].
abstract: This is a study that was developed in a Cardiology Unit of a University Hospital in the country area of Rio Grande do Sul. Its aim was to identify the perception of the cardiac surgical patient about the pre-surgical orientations given by the nursing staff. The population was of male and female adult patients who were submitted to any cardiac surgical process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to grasp the perception of the patient about the given information. The following themes emerged: tranquilizing awakening; stressful environment; nursing: being with and humanization; privileged feeling; technology in orientation; and orientation: meaning of clarifying, tranquility and courage.
authors: Hospital da Cidade de Passo Fundo, Universidade do Contestado do Contestado de Concórdia-SC.
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Baggio
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Teixeira
authors: M R
authors: MR
authors: Portella
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000451:nursing*