Information needs of Chinese surgical patients on discharge:a comparison of patients’ and nurses’ perceptions

Abstract

Surgical patients' information needs on finance, illness condition, psychological support and cultural practices were found not to be accurately and adequately understood by their nurses. Nurses should give culturally specific and appropriate predischarge education in terms of promotion of recovery from surgery, health maintenance practice and psychological support.

Clinical pharmacy services that influence prescribing in the Western Pacific Region based on the FIP Basel Statements

“…In 2009, nearly 90 % of hospitals in the US reported that medication education and counselling was primarily the responsibility of the nurse [38]. Similar issues have been reported in Asia [42] and a change in hospital culture may be required before pharmacists are fully integrated into the health care team. As a result, pharmacists may be unable to fully implement such services, unless additional environmental support is received.…”

Discharge from an emergency department observation unit and a surgical assessment unit: experiences of patients with acute abdominal pain

“…Another study showed that patients expected the self‐care advice from the nurses to be adapted to the illness and treatment of the individual patient (Yiu et al . ). Concrete advice on pain management includes the use of self‐reported scales of pain such as a visual analogue scale (VAS).…”

Cross‐cultural validity of the Individualised Care Scale – a Rasch model analysis

“…This may highlight the standardisation of care practices in acute surgical care which do not offer much choice for patients. However, after a short period of care, patients need to take a responsible role for taking care of their recovery at home (Yiu et al. 2011).…”