Patients' Perceptions of Quality of Care During the Perioperative Procedure

Nurse anaesthetist students' experiences of patient dignity in perioperative practice—a hermeneutic study

“…These findings are also demonstrated in Baillie's research as core elements in preserving patient dignity (Baillie, ). Another study by Forsberg found that patients appreciated the opportunity to participate in decisions about their care (Forsberg, Vikman, Wälivaara, & Engström, ). Furthermore, the patients should receive sufficient information.…”

“…Health professionals should be sensitive and discreet towards the patient's need for privacy and regard the patient as a person and not an object (Gallagher, ). Furthermore, maintaining privacy contributes to patient satisfaction (Forsberg et al., ).…”

“…In a study by Forsberg et al. (), patients suggested perioperative care improvement by health professionals allocating time and being responsive.…”

“…The encounter between patients and the health professional in the operating theatre is time limited. A hurried way of action may demonstrate that the health professional is unengaged and unpleased (Forsberg et al., ). However, the caring acts may sometimes be pushed aside for the benefit of anaesthesia and surgery procedures.…”

The quantitative measurement of nursing care quality: a systematic review of available instruments

“…Patients' perceived NCQ as patient satisfaction, their expectations of care and actual care received, they prefer hospital staff to make decisions and want to have personalized information (Forsberg et al. ).…”