Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2018
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
First Advisor
Dr. Debbie Greene
Second Advisor
Dr. Leslie Moore
Third Advisor
Dr. Alexander Yu
Abstract
Objective: Evidence based literature has illustrated that patient education can improve patient outcomes. In this translational study, a perioperative neurosurgery education bundle was implemented in patients undergoing elective cranial surgery to determine whether this patient centered education improved patient satisfaction, patient knowledge and patient outcomes. Method: This quality improvement study implemented an education bundle for elective cranial surgery patients both at a preoperative clinic visit and prior to discharge. Patients completed the Patient Interview Teaching Guide (PTIG) questionnaire and Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) at the first postoperative visit. Results: Correlation statistics were conducted on demographic factors and patient knowledge and satisfaction scores. No sample characteristics significantly correlated with the level of patient satisfaction and knowledge following implementation of a neurosurgery perioperative education bundle. A significant correlation was found between time between surgery and follow up and postoperative complications and 30-day readmissions. A statistically significant effect on postoperative complications and 30-day readmissions could not be attributed to bundle implementation. Conclusions: Study results show that there is no statistically significant benefit to the implementation of a perioperative neurosurgical education bundle to elective cranial surgery patients. Although statistical significance was lacking, there is still a great need for patients to receive adequate patient education during their perioperative period. Implications for further research include the use of a collaborative approach to further identify mechanisms that would facilitate the delivery of patient health care information as well as recruit a larger study sample
Recommended Citation
Orgon Stamper, Tara, "Education to Improve Patient Satisfaction and Outcomes in the Neurosurgical Patient" (2018). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Translational and Clinical Research Projects. 32.
https://kb.gcsu.edu/dnp/32