Preoperative education is a common feature of the preparation for many surgical procedures. It is anticipated that this education will result in beneficial outcomes for the patient. Comprehensive preoperative education for cardiac surgery patients sets the stage for reducing patients’ anxiety, increasing their perception of postoperative pain, shortening the length of their stays, and improving their satisfaction with healthcare. Investing the time in preparing cardiac surgery patients preoperatively; enhances the consistency of information given, assists in eliminating information gaps, and prevents postoperative complications. Patients facing cardiac surgery are vulnerable due to their multiple stressors, possible co-morbidities, and of courses their cardiac history. Sought out after the results of patient satisfaction surveys was to provide formal preoperative education for cardiac surgery patients by investing in the impact, improvability, and inclusiveness for preoperative cardiac surgery education.
