Analyzing How Current Research Supports the PICOT: Pre-operative Patient Education and Post-operative Outcomes
Overview
This literature review examines how current research supports a PICOT question regarding pre-operative patient education and its effects on reducing post-operative complications and anxiety. The paper compares multiple research studies exploring the relationship between pre-operative education interventions and patient outcomes, including stress reduction, knowledge acquisition, confidence levels, and operational efficiency.
What this literature review covers
- Introduction: Establishes the importance of pre-operative education for surgical patients and outlines the literature review purpose
- Comparison of Research Questions: Analyzes eight studies examining various aspects of pre-operative education including effects on stress, anxiety, knowledge, and patient confidence
- Sample Population Comparison: Begins to compare the populations studied across different research investigations
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A Literature Review: Analyzing How Current Research Supports the Picot
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A Literature Review: Analyzing How Current Research Supports the Picot
Introduction Section
Patients should undergo pre-operative education to prepare them for surgery and what to expect after the operating practices. It is normal for a patient to become anxious or stressed before a surgical operation (Bartik & Toruner, 2018). The majority of patients end up asking endless questions regarding the experience at the operation theaters and many more. Nurses and medical professionals are obligated to educate such patients on pain management tips, how to take care of them (Cavallaro et al., 2018). Several literary sources cover the topic of preoperational education, even though they vary in arguments regarding the importance of this approach. It is worth conducting a literary review to understand the level to which the chosen studies relate to the picot for this capstone project. This is a literature review conducted to determine how pre-operative patient education reduces post-operative care complications and anxiety.
Comparison of Research Questions.
The literature chosen covers pre-operation intervention and its importance in reducing feelings such as anxiety. Bartik and Toruner (2018) conducted a research study exploring the effect of preoperative education on the stress levels and of both parents and children. The setting of this study was at a pediatric surgery clinic. Baysal (2018) conducted a research study to determine the effect of preoperational education on the knowledge level of patients who were recommended for warfarin therapy.