Post-Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process Part 2
3. Post-operative education
Postoperative care begins immediately after surgery. It lasts for the duration of your hospital stay and may continue after you've been discharged. As part of your postoperative care, your healthcare provider should teach you about the potential side effects and complications of your procedure
Patient education can include many types of instruction, such as: Maintaining treatment outside of a medical facility, such as dressing a wound. Administering injections for medication like insulin. Practicing preventative care, such as diet modifications for sustained health.
The most important goal in patient education
Patient education promotes patient-centered care and increases adherence to medication and treatments. An increase in compliance leads to a more efficient and cost-effective healthcare delivery system. Educating patients ensures continuity of care and reduces complication.
How do nurses provide patient education?
A hands-on approach is instrumental in guaranteeing that a patient understands medical requirements. Nurses should perform a demonstration and have patients repeat back the information or carry out the procedure themselves. Nurses should also teach the patient's family members, friends or caregivers at home.