Effectiveness of an Advanced Practice Nurse-Led Preoperative Telephone Assessment.
The purpose of this project was to determine the effectiveness of an advanced practice nurse-led preoperative telephone assessment in reducing day-of-surgery cancellations of patients at an ambulatory surgery center. We concluded that a good history obtained by a trained and experienced advanced practice nurse or registered nurse can reduce day-of-surgery cancellations. Patients who were identified at high risk for preoperative complications during the telephone assessment were referred to the preoperative evaluation clinic for further evaluation.
Preoperative Evaluation Clinic (Dr Teh) and Ambulatory Surgery Centre (Dr Tham), Singapore General Hospital, Singapore (Dr Tan); and Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina (Dr Turner).
Aline Hooi
AH
Ming Teh
Barbara S
BS
Turner
Siok Bee
SB
Tan
Cheng Shi
CS
Tham
D000328:Adult; D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D057234:Preoperative Period; D013689:Telephone