title: The soothing patients' anxiety 'SPA' experience.
abstract: This paper examines a blended approach to minimising patient anxiety levels prior to general anaesthesia for adult and paediatric patients with a learning disability by introducing reasonable adjustments and reasonable distractions. A therapeutic environment is created that promotes wellbeing; restrictive interventions are used only when there is potential for harm to the patient or others. The result can be excellent holistic individual patient care, the patient receiving 'added value' and a positive experience.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Harris
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014852:Wales