Quality indicators for patient information in short-stay units

Article Abstract:

A survey of patient information among short-stay patients at Poole Hospital has revealed that 63% of respondents were satisfied with the information available to them, while 22% were dissatisfied. Some 76% felt that their GP had briefed them well at referral, and 92% claimed that the hospital doctor had explained everything they wanted to know. However, significant numbers of patients did not now how long they would stay in hospital, and how long it would take before they could resume normal activities.

Information services, Patients

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: professional issues

Article Abstract:

Psychosocial factors are considered for the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A mortality graph for ages 65 to 84 is included. A Professional Development posttest for the article must be mailed in for assessment. The study unit is estimated to take five hours.

Care and treatment, Study and teaching, Chronically ill, Respiratory disease nursing, Pulmonary manifestations of general diseases, Respiratory symptoms

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