Research in Action

The Effectiveness of Early Patient Education on Reducing Anxiety in Cataract Surgical Patients (State of the Science Oral Poster Session) (.25 Class A CE)

Speaker(s)

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  Amy Suralis, BSN, RN

  Student
  University of North Florida
  University of North Florida
  Fleming Island, Florida

The AANA Foundation’s State-of-the-Science Oral Poster Session features sixteen CRNAs and/or SRNAs presenting their research findings classroom-presentation style. Each researcher is given 15 minutes in which to present their research and answer questions. Presentations will be focused in two areas – research and evidence-based projects.

Supported by AANA Foundation

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the current evidence regarding early preoperative education and its effect on anxiety and patient satisfaction.
• Apply evidence based knowledge of utilizing early preoperative education to reduce anxiety and improve patient satisfaction.