%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluating the orientations of nursing in perioperatory care - a descriptive study
%A Norma Val¨¦ria D. de O. Souza
%A Maristela F. Silva
%A Graciete S. Marques
%A Fernanda R. Rodrigues
%J Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing
%D 2006
%I Fluminense Federal University
%X Introduction: The orientation makes possible the client adaptation to his health condition, minimizing his anxiety , and can be offered in orientation groups for health. The extension project ¡° Orientating the client in surgical situation to diferenciate the care¡± helps to understand the internation process and was implemented in order to minimize the orientation deficit about client perioperatory. Objective: To evaluate the project from clients perception. Methodology: Quantitative case study developed in may/june/2005 with preoperatory clients of general surgery. Main Results: The participants referred that it was important to receive preoperatory information, learned them and suggested the group ampliation for all the surgical clients of the hospital in question. Conclusions: The project has been suitably developed, and clients consider it relevant to cover all their health needs; suggestions that were given reveal the necessity to amplify offer/participation at meetings for the other surgical clients of this hospital.
%K Nursing
%K Perioperative Nursing
%K Health Education
%U http://www.objnursing.uff.br/index.php/nursing/article/view/153