Information needs of liver transplant candidates: the first step of the teaching-learning process

• Published in: Revista gaúcha de enfermagem Vol. 33; no. 4; p. 94
• Main Authors: Mendes, Karina Dal Sasso, Rossin, Fabiana Murad, Ziviani, Luciana da Costa, de Castro-E-Silva, Orlando, Galvão, Cristina Maria
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Brazil 01.12.2012
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Female; Health Services Needs and Demand - statistics & numerical data; Humans; Liver Transplantation; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Education as Topic - statistics & numerical data; Young Adult

'Information need' is defined as a deficiency of information or skill related to a domain of life that is relevant to the patient. This study's objective was to identify the information needs of candidates on the waiting list for a liver transplant. This is a descriptive study and was...