Training > Therapeutic Education > Preoperative Teaching
ASYNCHRONOUS TRAINING (E-LEARNING)
PATIENT EDUCATION
TPE program: “Serene surgical pathway”
Target Audience: Nurses, CEPI & Students
In the surgical pathway, the patient’s safety and serenity begin well before the operation and continue at each stage of the return home. The Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) program “Serene Surgical Pathway” is designed to allow each patient to become an actor in his or her surgical process, from preparation to convalescence.
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THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION
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THE COST OF THIS TRAINING IS
185$ + Tx
Why should you register for this course?
The “Serene Surgical Pathway” program offers patients personalized preparation for surgery, via educational assessments and thematic sessions on understanding the procedure, risk management, rehabilitation and returning home. Thanks to practical tools and the support of specialized nurses, each patient is informed, reassured and guided to adopt safe behaviors and move forward serenely throughout their surgical journey.
OBJECTIVES
OF THIS TRAINING
ACQUISITION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
At the end of the training, the nurse will be able to design and implement an individualized educational approach to prepare an adult patient for surgery, reducing anxiety and preventing complications.
EDUCATIONAL (OPERATIONAL) OBJECTIVES
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Conduct
an educational diagnosis to identify the patient’s needs, fears and skills in the face of surgery.
03
Use
Adapted teaching tools and methods to teach the gestures and behaviours that promote a good recovery.
02
Co-constructing
with the patient a personalized “surgical project” and achievable goals.
04
Evaluate
the patient’s achievements and the impact of education on his or her experience and recovery.
SKILLS ACQUIRED
During this training
A. Educational Assessment Skills
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Identify the patient’s representations and emotions (fear of anesthesia, pain, sequelae).
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Assess the patient’s environment and resources for their return home.
B. Pedagogical skills
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Explain the course of the care pathway in simple and reassuring terms.
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Teach non-drug pain and stress management techniques.
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Have respiratory physiotherapy and mobilization exercises practiced.
C. Counselling skills
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Manage preoperative anxiety and promote the expression of emotions.
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Strengthen the patient’s trust in the care team.
PLAN AND PROCEDURE
From this training
DETAILED LESSON PLAN
| Session | Educational Goals for the Patient | Educational Content and Activities | Educational Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Educational Diagnosis & Alliance | • Express fears and expectations. • Understand the purpose of ETP. |
Motivational interviewing: “What does this operation mean to you?” Assessment of knowledge, skills and the environment (housing, caregivers). |
Maintenance grid. “Your concerns” questionnaire. Diagram of the human body. |
| 2. Understanding for Better Living | • Explain in your own words the main stages of your career. • Identify team members. |
Explanation of the procedure: fasting, premedication, operating room, recovery room. Demystification of anesthesia and postoperative pain. Presentation of the team (surgeon, anaesthetist, IDE, physiotherapist). |
Educational booklet “My surgical guide”. Simple diagrams. Virtual tour or photos of the spaces. |
| 3. I prepare myself physically | • List the right gestures to adopt before the operation. • Practice pre-rehabilitation exercises. |
Teaching skin preparation and fasting. Practical workshop “Deep breathing exercises and directed coughing”. Practical workshop “Early mobilization in bed” (turning over, sitting down). |
Demonstration kit (nail brush, antiseptic). “Breathing cushion” (to visualize inhalation/exhalation). |
| 4. I Manage My Pain and Stress | • Experiment with non-drug comfort techniques. • Express pain reliably. |
Learning cardiac coherence and distraction techniques. Use of the Pain Scale (EN/VAS). Explanation of the role of analgesics and the importance of not “holding on”. |
“Cardiac coherence” memo sheet. Visual Pain Scale. Anti-stress balls. |
| 5. Plan my return home | • Anticipate measures for a safe return home. • Identify the warning signs. |
Co-construction of an action plan: home adaptation, shopping, help. Education on the signs that should lead to consultation (fever, redness, etc.). Verification of the understanding of the instructions. |
“My return plan” sheet. “Warning signs” checklist. List of useful contacts. |
| 6. Assessment & Evaluation | • Reactivate your knowledge. • Express your feeling of preparation. |
Knowledge restitution quiz (fun). Shared assessment of the achievement of objectives. Submission of a written summary of the educational pathway. |
“True/False” quiz. Self-assessment grid. Personalized written summary. |
COMPLEMENT
Content
Educational resources
TEACHING MATERIALS
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Official WHO or HAS checklists adapted to the establishment.
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Complete preoperative evaluation grids.
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Decision trees for treatment management (anticoagulants).
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Patient memo sheets on preparation for the operation (with pictograms).
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Demonstration videos: postoperative breathing technique, skin preparation.
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
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“Checklist simulation”: Simulation with a scenario where elements are missing or are wrong.
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Role-playing game “Transmission to the Block”: Evaluation of the quality and structure of communication.
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Interactive quiz “True/False” on preconceived ideas (fasting, preparation, etc.).
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Analysis of Adverse Events (anonymized) related to the preoperative phase.
EVALUATIONS
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MCQ (40%): Verification of theoretical knowledge (fasting time, management of VKA, checklist items).
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Complex Clinical Case (60%): “You welcome Mrs. LEROY, 78 years old, for a fracture of the neck of the femur. She is on XARELTO, a type 2 diabetic, and seems confused. Describe your preoperative management by justifying each step.”
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Observation grid during communication workshops (use of SBAR, clarity of transmissions).
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Satisfaction questionnaire and personal action plan for in-service implementation.
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