英文摘要 |
Outpatient surgery patients are discharged soon after the operations. However, their needs on perioperative nursing should not be overlooked. The aim of the study was to know their needs during operative period. Data were collected through patient interview or self-administered questionnaires by outpatient surgery patients in a medical center in southern Taiwan. The results showed that: (1) During the period of perioperative nursing care, the patient's first concern was the waiting time. Secondly, they were concerned about when to resume their daily activities and feeding, and how to manage their wound. Finally, they were concerned about the precautions of taking the prescribed medications, and what kind of supports the hospital could offer after they were discharged. (2) The results of the study also revealed that the needs of perioperative nursing care were significantly different in sex and educational levels of patients. (3) The age, marital status, number of children, religion, work, experience in surgery, hospitalization, companionship of family or friends, and method of anesthesia did not relate to their needs. This study provides a reference for nursing staffs in reducing the fears of patients during the perioperative period. |