2018 Volume 38 Issue 7 Pages 809-813
According to “A national assessment of perioperative management in outpatient clinics and their rates of surgery cancellations,” a study conducted by the Japan Operative Nursing Academy, there was a lower rate of cancelled surgeries in the 46.4% of medical facilities which reported undertaking perioperative management in their outpatient clinics, which suggests its importance in preparing patients for surgery.
In the current medical setting with high numbers of high-risk patients, in addition to physical assessment, assessment of the patient’s lifestyle needs and education incorporating the family in meeting these needs is needed. The operative nurse operates at the core of the perioperative management team, undertaking risk-assessment and supporting each team member. Assessment with predetermined quality indicators is able to assess the results of perioperative management in the outpatient clinic.
