Application of the Synergy Model with the surgical care of smokers.
The Synergy Model for Patient Care, developed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), demonstrates that positive patient outcomes are achieved when patient characteristics are matched with nurse competencies. This article describes how effective nursing practice, whether providing smoking cessation counseling or evaluating preoperative laboratory tests, must be centered around the needs and characteristics of patients. Smokers requiring surgical intervention have unique needs and require nurses with competent skills to help promote optimal pulmonary, cardiovascular, and wound healing outcomes.
Anaesthesia Associates of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA. msgarciava@aol.com
Judy
J
Graham-Garcia
Beverly
B
George-Gay
Douglas
D
Heater
Abigail
A
Butts
Janie
J
Heath
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