Construction of the transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To construct the transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.Methods:Based on literature review, interviews and surveys of needs, a two-round expert consultation was conducted to determine the content of the transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.Results:A total of 9 experts from geriatrics, geriatric care, nursing management, clinical nursing and ambulatory surgery participated in the consultation. The response rates of two-round consultation were 100%, and the expert′s authority coefficient was 0.89. The formed transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery included 6 parts, 29 aspects and 101 detailed rules.Conclusions:The transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery is scientific and clinically practical. It reflects the actual needs of patients, and could provide a reference for the transitional care practice of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.