Surgery school-who, what, when, and how: results of a national survey of multidisciplinary teams delivering group preoperative education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Group education is increasing in popularity as a means of preparing patients for surgery. In recent years, these 'surgery schools' have evolved from primarily informing patients of what to expect before and after surgery, to providing support and encouragement for patients to 'prehabilitate' prior to surgery, through improving physical fitness, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.

Method

A survey aimed at clinicians delivering surgery schools was employed to capture a national overview of activity to establish research and practice priorities in this area. The survey was circulated online via the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery UK Society and the Centre for Perioperative Care mailing lists as well as social media.

Results

There were 80 responses describing 28

SUBMITTER: Fecher-Jones I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8203307 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature