M J Elder1, A Suter. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Christchurch School of Medicine, Christchurch University of Otago, New Zealand. mark.elder@cdhb.govt.nz
Abstract
AIMS: To investigate what patients want to know before undergoing cataract surgery. METHODS: A written questionnaire was answered by 190 patients prior to cataract surgery. RESULTS: The five pieces of preoperative information rated most important were: chance of visual improvement; when vision would improve; overall risk of losing vision from the operation; effect of not having the operation, and the types of serious complications. When asked "should you be warned of a serious complication if it has a risk of happening", 93.5% said yes to a risk of 1 in 50 and 62.4% to 1 in 1000. Written information was requested by 85.7%. There were few differences between the sexes, and between those having their first or second operation. CONCLUSIONS: Patients most wanted to know benefits and risks, even very small risks. Written information should be provided to ensure coverage and reinforce verbal information.
AIMS: To investigate what patients want to know before undergoing cataract surgery. METHODS: A written questionnaire was answered by 190 patients prior to cataract surgery. RESULTS: The five pieces of preoperative information rated most important were: chance of visual improvement; when vision would improve; overall risk of losing vision from the operation; effect of not having the operation, and the types of serious complications. When asked "should you be warned of a serious complication if it has a risk of happening", 93.5% said yes to a risk of 1 in 50 and 62.4% to 1 in 1000. Written information was requested by 85.7%. There were few differences between the sexes, and between those having their first or second operation. CONCLUSIONS:Patients most wanted to know benefits and risks, even very small risks. Written information should be provided to ensure coverage and reinforce verbal information.
Authors: M D Nijkamp; R M Nuijts; B Borne; C A Webers; F van der Horst; F Hendrikse Journal: J Cataract Refract Surg Date: 2000-09 Impact factor: 3.351
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