PREOPERATIVE HANDOUT MATERIAL ABOUT ANAESTHESIA – AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO REDUCE ANXIETY

Aurimas Pečkauskas, Greta Kraujalytė, Jomantė Mačiukaitienė, Andrius Macas Abstract Background. Anxiety and fear of pain are two main factors influencing emotional state, level of satisfaction and perioperative outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of informing patients by means of a booklet entitled: “Information for the patients undergoing anaesthesia” and its…

The Influence of Reconstructive Rehabilitation Treatment of Ostomy Patients Quality of Life

Jurgita Gulbinienė, Ugnė Žalkauskaitė Abstract The aim of study was to evaluate the change quality of life of ostomy patients after reconstructive rehabilitation treatment. The study was performed in two Lithuanian‘s sanatoriums. The study was made in two stages. We questioner 40 patients, who arrived to sanatoriums for rehabilitation after ostomy operation. Patient‘s were asked…