Clinical pathway | Generic categories | Subcategories |
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Phase 1: preparation—from surgery decision until hospital admission | 1.1 Confirmation that surgery is needed | 1.1.1 Fear of not being accepted for surgery 1.1.2 Satisfaction when decision was made 1.1.3 Importance of shared decision-making |
1.2 Planning the date of surgery | 1.2.1 Frustration when not knowing the date, and satisfaction when knowing it 1.2.2 Desire to influence the timing of surgery 1.2.3 Fear that the operation may be canceled | |
1.3 Planning the anesthesia | 1.3.1 Fear of being awake and having unpleasant experiences during surgery 1.3.2 Fear of complications of spinal anesthesia 1.3.3 Importance of shared decision-making | |
1.4 Information about care and outcome of surgery | 1.4.1 Diversity in information needs 1.4.2 Scanty information about the recovery 1.4.3 Influenced by information from other sources | |
Phase 2: hospital stay for surgery | 2.1 Admission on the day of surgery | 2.1.1 Recognition and a feeling of familiarity 2.1.2 Affirmation and seen by the staff |
2.2 Early mobilization after surgery | 2.2.1 Mentally prepared and safe to be mobilized 2.2.2 Hesitation but ready to cooperate | |
2.3 Early discharge | 2.3.1 Acceptance and satisfaction 2.3.2 Objections and worries | |
Phase 3: recovery—after discharge from hospital | 3.1 Managing daily life | 3.1.1 Safety when having support at home 3.1.2 Diversity in pain control |
3.2 Rehab program and recovery | 3.2.1 Different needs for personal coaching 3.2.2 Uncertainty about progress | |
3.3 Feedback and follow-up | 3.3.1 Concerns about unfulfilled expectations 3.3.2 Need for further explanations from the surgeon |