title: Patients' need for information prior to colonic surgery.
abstract: Perioperative information and communication between patients and health professionals is central to the quality of care and patient involvement for elective colon surgery. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) means that the care process is accelerated with comprehensive information and additional requirements on an individual. The purpose of this study was to identify nurses' and doctors' experience of patients' need for information before intraoperative care. Nurses (n = 39) with different specialties and professional experience were interviewed in focus groups. Ten anesthesiologists with differing professional experience were interviewed individually. Data were analyzed with qualitative content analysis. The result shows the need to provide information to reduce anxiety, to make the patient feel safe, to explain postoperative pain management, and to provide a comprehensive care pathway. There was no difference between the informants' perception of patients' information needs. All respondents agreed that patients generally have a great need for information. The perioperative information should be repeated at different points in time. The patients' need for information on diagnosis is recurrent. Knowledge, good communication, and attitude from a multiprofessional perspective support the patient's feeling comfortable and involved in the care prior to surgery.
authors: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Anaesthesia Clinical/Östra Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
authors: Lisbeth
authors: L
authors: Sjöstedt
authors: Renee
authors: R
authors: Hellström
authors: Margareta Warrén
authors: MW
authors: Stomberg
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000458:organization & administration; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D018570:Risk Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome