RESUMEN
Disease associated with the vascular system, including peripheral arterial disease, poses a serious health problem with incidence growing annually. Recognizing this, several health care organizations across the United States have developed programs for public education and community awareness, and for screening individuals at risk for vascular disease. Lehigh Valley Hospital developed and implemented a screening program that evaluated more than 160 individuals during a 12-month period. Results suggest that screening should be limited to patients at high risk; however, the intrinsic value of patient education and patient peace of mind is worth proceeding with the screening effort because patients reported a positive experience.
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Relaciones Comunidad-Institución , Tamizaje Masivo/organización & administración , Enfermedades Vasculares Periféricas/diagnóstico , Anciano , Análisis Costo-Beneficio , Femenino , Educación en Salud/organización & administración , Hospitales Comunitarios , Humanos , Masculino , Pennsylvania/epidemiología , Enfermedades Vasculares Periféricas/epidemiología , Enfermedades Vasculares Periféricas/prevención & control , Desarrollo de Programa , Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
Patient education is a dynamic ongoing process that occurs from admission to discharge. Vascular surgery is an intensive procedure that causes stress to patient and family members. High stress levels in patients are a barrier to learning. There is a large body of knowledge available on patient education. However, research is lacking on patient retention of discharge instructions after vascular surgery. This study describes patient responses to 4 questions that were asked 3 days after in-hospital teaching was completed by a registered nurse regarding either femoral-popliteal bypass surgery or abdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery.
