According to the present study, the question of how fatigue
and anxiety could be prevented and treated remains unanswered.
Accordingly, how could health professionals develop
better prevention programmes to reduce postoperative
fatigue and anxiety? Maybe a follow-up call could improve
the postoperative course and the patient’s satisfaction?
(Karen & McMurray 2004).
The level of postoperative pain in the present study is low,
but it still impairs everyday activities. Svensson, et al.
(Svensson et al. 2000) found the highest probability of
having a postoperative pain experience >40 mm VAS to be
at 37 hours postoperatively. In this study, EDA was removed
about 48 hours postoperatively, which reduces the risk of a
pain peak. In many institutions, patients are returned home
very early after colon surgery but that is not the main
intention in the present routines. When stable vital signs are
achieved, the patients can be discharged. However, some
patients stay an extra day for social reasons.
Perioperative care is aimed at achieving the optimum
postoperative outcome and recovery.
Most studies of fast-track surgery have concentrated on
preoperative information and the time spent in hospital. This
is insufficient because many symptoms persist up to four
weeks postoperatively (Kehlet & Dahl 2003). Consequently,
in this design, we decided on a long-term follow-up
approach. Clinical-specific issues in records were followed,
and we also used valid questionnaires for four weeks
supplemented by follow-up calls to let patients freely express
their symptoms without being guided by the questionnaires.
In the interview after one year, it was interesting to catch the
long-term memories of the perioperative period. These
findings highlight the need to strengthen and assist patients
in managing the posthospital period, maintaining continuity
of care with access to support from health professionals.
Patients would be more adequately and individually prepared
for discharge by encouraging and supporting self-management
(Karen & McMurray 2004, Pieper et al. 2006).
According to the present study, the question of how fatigue
and anxiety could be prevented and treated remains unanswered.
Accordingly, how could health professionals develop
better prevention programmes to reduce postoperative
fatigue and anxiety? Maybe a follow-up call could improve
the postoperative course and the patient’s satisfaction?
(Karen & McMurray 2004).
The level of postoperative pain in the present study is low,
but it still impairs everyday activities. Svensson, et al.
(Svensson et al. 2000) found the highest probability of
having a postoperative pain experience >40 mm VAS to be
at 37 hours postoperatively. In this study, EDA was removed
about 48 hours postoperatively, which reduces the risk of a
pain peak. In many institutions, patients are returned home
very early after colon surgery but that is not the main
intention in the present routines. When stable vital signs are
achieved, the patients can be discharged. However, some
patients stay an extra day for social reasons.
Perioperative care is aimed at achieving the optimum
postoperative outcome and recovery.
Most studies of fast-track surgery have concentrated on
preoperative information and the time spent in hospital. This
is insufficient because many symptoms persist up to four
weeks postoperatively (Kehlet & Dahl 2003). Consequently,
in this design, we decided on a long-term follow-up
approach. Clinical-specific issues in records were followed,
and we also used valid questionnaires for four weeks
supplemented by follow-up calls to let patients freely express
their symptoms without being guided by the questionnaires.
In the interview after one year, it was interesting to catch the
long-term memories of the perioperative period. These
findings highlight the need to strengthen and assist patients
in managing the posthospital period, maintaining continuity
of care with access to support from health professionals.
Patients would be more adequately and individually prepared
for discharge by encouraging and supporting self-management
(Karen & McMurray 2004, Pieper et al. 2006).
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