Outputs (2)

Patient anxiety and modern elective surgery: a literature review (2003)
Journal Article
Mitchell, M. (2003). Patient anxiety and modern elective surgery: a literature review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 12(6), 806-815. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2702.2003.00812.x

Medical advances have led to a considerable rise in the level of elective surgery undertaken as day-case surgery and with minimal hospital stay. However, amid such advances, preoperative psychological care has remained relatively static. A considerab... Read More about Patient anxiety and modern elective surgery: a literature review.

Impact of discharge from day surgery on patients and carers (2003)
Journal Article
Mitchell, M. (2003). Impact of discharge from day surgery on patients and carers. British Journal of Nursing, 12(7), 402-408

This article outlines the increase in the amount and complexity of day-case surgery currently being undertaken in the United Kingdom. The continuing increase in day surgery has led to a corresponding rise in patient and lay-carer involvement throug... Read More about Impact of discharge from day surgery on patients and carers.