Developing patient education to enhance recovery after colorectal surgery through action research: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To understand the role of preoperative education for patients undergoing colorectal surgery by involving patients, carers and staff in: (1) identifying its perceived value and deficits for enhanced recovery; (2) modifying current education practices to address educational deficits; and (3) evaluating these changes for preparing patients to enhance their recovery.

Design

Qualitative study of three cycles of action research using mixed methods within a 24-month naturalistic enquiry to identify, implement and evaluate changes through observations, questionnaires, semistructured longitudinal interviews, focus groups and documentation review.

Setting

A UK 1200-bed National Health Service (NHS) hospital providing colorectal surgery in a small city in a rural coun

SUBMITTER: Poland F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5577868 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature