A Mottram
Day surgery patients' perceptions of risk : a qualitative research study
Mottram, A
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study was to gain new insight into the perceptions of day surgery patients.
Method: 145 patients aged 18-70 years and 100 carers were recruited from the pre-operative assessment clinics in 2 public hospitals in the United Kingdom. They participated in semi-structured interviews on 3 occasions over a two year period.
Findings: Patients’ preferred day surgery because they saw it as a form of risk management. Fears of cross-infection and neglect in in-patient care generated by high profile press reports made them believe day surgery was a less risky option for surgical care. They also needed “to have a say” in their treatment options especially in relation to anaesthesia.
Conclusion: Patients are no longer passive recipients of health care but wish to have a say in their treatment options. Risk is linked to trust so day surgery personnel must ensure that full information, welcoming attitude and pleasant environment is presented to patients.
| Journal Article Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Deposit Date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Publicly Available Date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Journal | Ambulatory Surgery: Journal of International Association of Ambulatory Surgery |
| Print ISSN | 0966-6532 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 69-73 |
| Publisher URL | http://www.iaas-med.com/images/stories/Journal/17.4/MOTTRAM.pdf |
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