Additionally, this concept analysis aimed to
promote understanding of the concept in
practice and the implications for practice,
which include heightening awareness
among peri-operative practitioners of
the need to ensure that effective risk
and anxiety management strategies are
in place. The measurement of anxiety
levels at the pre-assessment clinic would
prove beneficial in the identification of
existing anxiety and facilitate the early
implementation of anxiety management
techniques. This proactive strategy can be
built upon during preoperative visits after
admission at ward level with an aim to
promote positive patient outcomes.
Inclusion of the concept within training
programmes both pre-and post registration
will facilitate awareness of the issues
surrounding perioperative vulnerability
and the need to plan individualised care
accordingly. Furthermore, it is hoped
that this analysis will inspire further
research and theoretical underpinning
of perioperative practice, facilitating
development of innovations in managing
vulnerability that will benefit individual
patients, develop practice and promote
positive outcomes.