The value of teachable moments in surgical patient care and the supportive role of digital technologies

Perioperative Medicine - Tập 9 Số 1 - 2020
Anna Robinson1, Robert Slight2,3, Andy Husband1, Sarah P. Slight1,3
1School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
2Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
3The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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AbstractEvidence strongly supports improved outcomes following surgery when patients are more physically active, have better dietary intake, or are generally fitter prior to surgery. Having an operation is a major life event for patients, and many are not educated around what they can do as individuals to aid a speedier and more successful recovery following their operation. What if there was a time point before surgery where clinicians could inspire patients to adjust their lifestyles for the better, in order to see fewer complications after surgery? This is where the concept of teachable moments comes into play.This commentary explores the concept of teachable moments and their value in surgical patient care and discusses the potentially under-utilized opportunities on hand to the surgical multidisciplinary team to remotely support patients using digital health technologies.

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