Table 2 Module 1—aspects of surgery that women would have liked more information about (reported by =?10% of the sample)
Informational about | Number (%) wanting more information than they received [95% CI] |
|---|---|
How other patients had experienced similar surgery | 11 (21%) [9–32%] |
How long it would take to recover from the surgery | 11 (21%) [9–32%] |
Strategies to help me manage any anxiety or stress before or during the surgery (e.g. listening to music etc.) | 8 (15%) [5–25%] |
How to manage any side effects (e.g. fatigue, swelling, or pain) if they occur | 8 (15%) [5–25%] |
What needs to happen before the surgery (e.g. skin markings, special diet, and anaesthesia) | 6 (11%) [3–20%] |