Validating preoperative assessment tool for perioperative nursing

Lilian Adhiambo Omondi, Mary Wangari Kuria, Peter Wanzala

Abstract


Preoperative patient assessment practice by per operative nurses is widely varied and requires standardization to eliminate gaps associated with the discrepancies.
Aim: To develop a preoperative assessment tool to facilitate preoperative nursing assessment.
Results: A tool for per operative nursing assessment was developed.
Conclusion and recommendations: The rigor used to develop the tool and the clinical evidence obtained by testing the tool (referenced in this report) validates the tool for clinical use.

Keywords


elective surgery; preoperative assessment practice; preoperative assessment tool; per operative nurses

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