Table 2 Preparedness survey outcomes

Overall, I feel prepared, %

95

89

0.36

Pre-operative preparedness

     Know about alternatives to surgery, %

52

33

0.09

     Understand purpose of surgery, %

94

96

1.0

     Understand benefits of surgery, %

94

93

0.68

     Understand risks of surgery, %

82

74

0.35

     Understand complications of surgery, %

80

78

0.78

Complications recalled, %

42

26

0.14

     Infection

16

15

1.0

     Pain

6

7

0.68

     Cardiovascular issues

6

4

1.0

     Nerve damage

8

0

0.20

     Stroke

2

0

1.0

     Death

3

4

1.0

     Do not want to know

1

4

0.38

     Stiffness or swelling

2

0

1.0

     Blood clot

6

0

0.34

Post-operative preparedness

     I feel prepared for what to expect in hospital, %

88

82

0.35

     I feel prepared for what to expect when I am home, %

85

56

< 0.01

     Doctors and nurses have spent enough time preparing me for my upcoming surgery, %

94

82

0.05