Mitchell, MJ 2003, 'Impact of discharge from day surgery on patients and carers' , British Journal of Nursing, 12 (7) , pp. 402-408.

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Abstract

This article outlines the increase in the amount and complexity of day-case surgery currently being undertaken in the United Kingdom. The continuing increase in day surgery has led to a corresponding rise in patient and lay-carer involvement throughout the pre and post-operative period. The impact day surgery expansion is having upon the patient and their carers' contribution to care is therefore highlighted as a challenging issue for modern day-case surgery. Utilising the evidence available from the literature, the article focuses specifically upon the contemporary issues concerning patient and lay-carer experiences of discharge from a day surgery facility. The main challenges identified are pain management, recovery behaviour and community care provision. The clinical application of the issues raised within these themes is considered and recommendations for future practice highlighted.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > R Medicine > RT Nursing Subjects / Themes > R Medicine > RD Surgery Health and Wellbeing
Schools:	Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care > School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work & Social Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	British Journal of Nursing
Publisher:	Mark Allen Publishing
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	09660461
Related URLs:	Publisher
Depositing User:	H Kenna
Date Deposited:	09 Aug 2007 10:25
Last Modified:	20 Aug 2013 15:45
URI:	http://usir.eprints.org/id/eprint/76

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