Practised advice
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Investigation by occupational health nurses into causes of fatigue and depression following day surgery revealed unrealistic recovery expectations. Most assumed that day surgery indicated a minor problem and did not appreciate the effects of anaesthesia. Many returned to work too soon. Most patients agreed more information on post-operative care should have been given at the outset in order to plan a structured return to normal duties. The practice nurse could advise on the appropriate strategy.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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Advice to take home
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Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, England has devised an information leaflet on post-oesophageal surgery care at home. About 36 discharged patients received a questionnaire on advice they had been given before discharge and their current eating and sleeping patterns. Eighteen patients responded. At least 33% wished they had asked more questions before discharge. Advice in the leaflet has drawn on the answers, comments and suggested advice received.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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Analysis of advice given to patients after hysterectomy
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A survey of hysterectomy patients found that some post-surgery advice was vague. Many patients are likely to experience constipation, and although 62% of information leaflets mentioned that likelihood, dietary advice was lacking. Only 30% of the leaflets mentioned the possibility of urinary infection and, although fatigue was mentioned in 50% of the leaflets, most did not indicate how long this could be a problem.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1995
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