A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Ambulatory orthopaedic surgery patients' knowledge expectations and perceptions of received knowledge
Authors: Heikkinen K, Leino-Kilpi H, Hiltunen A, Johansson K, Kaljonen A, Rankinen S, Virtanen H, Salantera S
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING
Publication year: 2007
Journal: Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
Journal acronym: J ADV NURS
Volume: 60
Issue: 3
First page : 270
Last page: 278
Number of pages: 9
ISSN: 0309-2402
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04408.x(external)
Abstract
Conclusion. Patients' knowledge expectations are greater than the knowledge they perceived that they receive, and they cannot become empowered if they lack important knowledge. Further research is needed to learn about meeting patients' knowledge expectations.
Conclusion. Patients' knowledge expectations are greater than the knowledge they perceived that they receive, and they cannot become empowered if they lack important knowledge. Further research is needed to learn about meeting patients' knowledge expectations.