COMMUNICATING PRE- OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Authors

  • Kim Sheehan

Abstract

Effective communication is a pivotal component of pre-operative teaching. The writer will discuss the factors that may affect client learning and the importance of the nursing process in pre-operative teaching.

Author Biography

Kim Sheehan

Kim Sheehan is a Level 4 BScN student in her final term of the McMaster University- Mohawk College collaborative nursing program. This article came about as a result of a clinical placement in the Operating Room. The author hopes to begin her Masters in late 2005.

References

Katz, J & Tripp, D. (2004) Psychology works for presurgical preparation. Canadian psychological association. Toronto, ON.

Bastable, S.B. (2003) Nurse as educator (2nd ed). Toronto: Jones and Bartlett publishers

Glanville, I.K. (2000) Moving towards health oriented client education. Holistic nursing practice. 14(2) 57-66.

Guruge, S. & Sidani, S. (2002) Effect of demographic characteristics on preoperative teaching outcomes: a meta-analysis. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research. 34(4):25-33

Hamilton Health Sciences (2003) Removal of body jewellery procedure. Hamilton Health Sciences. Hamilton, ON.

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Published

2005-03-01

How to Cite

Sheehan, K. (2005). COMMUNICATING PRE- OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS. Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada Journal, 23(1). Retrieved from https://ornacjournal.ca/index.php/ornac/article/view/12543

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2005): March/mars 2005

Section

Feature Articles