TY - JOUR
T1 - The impact of psychological preparation for surgery on postoperative outcomes
T2 - 26th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society
AU - Powell, R.
AU - Bruce, J.
AU - Johnston, M.
AU - Vögele, Claus
AU - Scott, N.
AU - Shehmar, M.
AU - Roberts, T.
PY - 2012/8/1
Y1 - 2012/8/1
N2 - Background: Psychological preparation has been demonstrated to improve post-operative outcomes including pain and health care resource use. This systematic review (registered with the Cochrane Anaesthesia Review Group) will investigate which methods of preparation are effective and for which outcomes. Economic data will be reviewed where available. Methods: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of adults undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia are included. Papers are identified using electronic searches, reference lists and contact with authors of studies to identify unpublished research. Expected results: In a meta-analysis including 38 RCTs, Johnston and Vogele (1993) found psychological preparation to be effective in improving various postoperative outcomes. It is expected that this up-dated review will provide further evidence about which techniques are effective because more studies are now available. Current stage of work: Papers are being screened for inclusion. Discussion: Identifying effective pre-surgical interventions may result in improved patient outcomes and healthcare resource use.
AB - Background: Psychological preparation has been demonstrated to improve post-operative outcomes including pain and health care resource use. This systematic review (registered with the Cochrane Anaesthesia Review Group) will investigate which methods of preparation are effective and for which outcomes. Economic data will be reviewed where available. Methods: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of adults undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia are included. Papers are identified using electronic searches, reference lists and contact with authors of studies to identify unpublished research. Expected results: In a meta-analysis including 38 RCTs, Johnston and Vogele (1993) found psychological preparation to be effective in improving various postoperative outcomes. It is expected that this up-dated review will provide further evidence about which techniques are effective because more studies are now available. Current stage of work: Papers are being screened for inclusion. Discussion: Identifying effective pre-surgical interventions may result in improved patient outcomes and healthcare resource use.
UR - http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/08870446.2012.707817
U2 - 10.1080/08870446.2012.707817
DO - 10.1080/08870446.2012.707817
M3 - Conference abstract
SN - 0887-0446
VL - 27
SP - 308
JO - Psychology and Health
JF - Psychology and Health
IS - Suppl.1
Y2 - 21 August 2012 through 25 August 2012
ER -