• Ms. Feba Geevarghese

Objective: To summarize the major findings from research on peri- operative nursing education for abdominal surgery patients Methods: A narrative literature review of relevant papers in this context known to the author was conducted Results: It is evident that surgery and related hospitalization creates stress for surgical candidates due to pain, anaesthesia, alteration in body image or loss of body part and dependence on others. It is known that a thorough peri- operative nursing education improves the post – operative outcomes such as response to pain, decreased anxiety, early return to ADLs, faster recovery and lesser post- operative complications. Conclusion: The collaborative role of the health team is essential for patients undergoing surgery. The pre-operative education of patients and their caregivers about surgery and related post- operative care is essential and challenging for the nurses. The need for good peri- operative nursing education must be utilized by the nurses in optimum care and recovery of surgical patients. Key Words: peri- operative, nursing education, stress, patient education, open abdominal surgery, post- operative pain, self- care, activity

peri- operative, nursing education, stress, patient education, open abdominal surgery, post- operative pain, self- care, activity

"Value of Peri- Operative Nursing Education for Open Abdominal Surgery Patients- A Literature Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 6, page no.161-164, June-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2006026.pdf

"Value of Peri- Operative Nursing Education for Open Abdominal Surgery Patients- A Literature Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 6, page no. pp161-164, June-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2006026.pdf