dc.contributor.author |
Chetty, C
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dc.contributor.author |
Ehlers, V.J.
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dc.date.accessioned |
2012-10-20T09:49:33Z |
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dc.date.available |
2012-10-20T09:49:33Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2009 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
0379-8577 Curationis |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6820 |
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dc.description.abstract |
A non-experimental, descriptive and quantitative survey was conducted to explore
orthopaedic patients’ perceptions about the pre-operative information received when
undergoing elective surgery in two hospitals in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. The
findings indicate that most patients perceived the pre-operative information to be
useful in their preparation for surgery. Aspects that were not addressed during preoperative
information sessions included post-operative nutrition, pain medication,
ambulation, deep breathing and coughing exercises. The recommendations include
that all these aspects should be addressed in future pre-operative education sessions.
Further research should be conducted for enhancing the pre-operative information
provided to patients scheduled to undergo elective orthopaedic surgery. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
AOSIS OpenJournals |
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dc.subject |
patients' perceptions |
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dc.subject |
pre-operative information |
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dc.subject |
orthopaedic patients |
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dc.title |
Orthopaedic patients’ perceptions about
their pre-operative information |
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dc.type |
Article |
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dc.description.department |
Health Studies |
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