Person‑centred care in the PACU: Bridging the evidence–practice gap

Sandra Daniela de Figueiredo Cardante

doi:10.26550/2209-1092.1408

Authors

Sandra Daniela de Figueiredo Cardante UCP https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6026-1522

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1408

Abstract

I read with great interest the article ‘From evidence to practice – “person-centred care” in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit’ by Uhlmann and Foran. The authors address a crucial topic in perioperative nursing by highlighting the importance of ensuring that patients’ individuality, preferences and experiences remain central within the highly technological and fast-paced environment of the operating suite and post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU)¹.

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