Study of Education Needs of Operated Patients in Imam Khomeini Hospital in Urmia in 1381

Operation depends on psychosocial and physiologic factors of patients and is unique experience for every body. It is a stressor and a potential risk for his or her health and interrupts in satisfaction. Awarded patients take part in recovery process and a short recovery period of pain complications will be appeared. Education of correct care methods, control of pain and anxiety can help patients after operating phase.

Materials & Methods: A descriptive study for determining of educational needs of operated patients was done by a questionnaire in Imam Khomeini hospital in Urmia.

Results: Most of cases were female (63.3%), married (91.3%), graduated from primary school (42.3%) and (65.4%) of them were operated for the first time. 20% of them had a middle knowledge and 50% had a good knowledge about pre‑operation cares 60% of cases had a poor knowledge a 40% had a good knowledge about post‑operation cares.

Discussion: Most of cases didn't know about education of post‑operation care. Many works must be done about teaching them Nurses and other health professionals.