Implementing patient information for gynae-oncology patients at a tertiary referral health service

International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare
Vicki CampbellCarolyn Donges

Abstract

To ensure that gynae-oncology surgical patients receive relevant written information, in their preferred format, and at a time that suits them, according to the best available evidence. This project utilized an audit and feedback design and was conducted over a 9-month period from August 2015 to May 2016. Twenty-nine patients were audited prior to two strategies being implemented. The first strategy was a standardized e-mail letter to all patients (containing links to surgical information, cancer support websites and a short video introducing hospital staff, and the second was a discharge information sheet detailing wound care, signs of complications, actions to take and follow-up instructions. Thirty patients were audited post-implementation to evaluate the success of these strategies. There were significant increases in the number of patients who said they received written information on their diagnosis, surgery and potential complications at initial consultation and a significant increase in the number of patients who said they were provided with written follow-up information on discharge. Pre-audit, 83% of patients stated they would like to receive a list of reliable websites to access and post-audit, 89% of patients stated...Continue Reading

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