Problems presented by the surgical patients after being released from the hospital and the role of nursing - a descriptive study

This study aimed at identifying problems presented by the surgical patients after being released from the hospital, connecting them with the perioperative assistance and discuss possible nursing actions for the improvement of the patients′ evolution after hospital release. Searched information on the problems presented and aspects of the assistance given. The results had shown that 69.6% of the patients presented problems, related to the emotional and physiological alterations and doubts. In most of the cases it was considered that the pre and after operative periods of hospital staying are short and do not support formal moments and places for the preparation, evaluation and guidances to the patient. Surgical interventions have been faster over and over, and the surgical process has been carried through in some places, besides the hospital, fometing problems. Nursing can be a strategy as a link of integration between the involved in the surgical process.