위암 수술 환자의 표준진료지침서(Critical Pathway) 적용 후 환자 만족도 평가

Evaluation of the Patient s Satisfaction after Gastric Cancer Surgery applied to the Critical Pathway

The aim of this study is to evaluate satisfaction with critical pathway (CP) in nursing gastric cancer patients. From January to June 2008, non critical pathway group (NCPG, n=28) is used by general doctor’s order. However, from July to December 2008, critical pathway group (CPG, n=25) received the CP schedule applied by the PA on the pre operative day. The collected data were analyzed by chi-square, and student t-test using the SPSS/Win 12.0 program. Patient’s satisfaction increased with understanding of disease and treatment process, explanation of related study and treatment, education regarding activity status, and degree of confidence in doctor. Patient satisfaction was higher in the CPG than in the NCPG.