Abstract
The purpose of this report is to describe the design, implementation, and advantages of a clinical pathway for patients undergoing ambulatory surgery. The primary purpose of the pathway is to dovetail the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of the ambulatory surgical patient. The pathway provides a mechanism to collect data and evaluate patient outcome.
MeSH terms
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / nursing*
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Analysis of Variance
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Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration
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Critical Pathways / organization & administration*
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Humans
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Nursing Evaluation Research
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Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
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Perioperative Care / organization & administration*
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Perioperative Nursing / organization & administration*
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Preoperative Care / nursing*