Effects of Patient-centered Telephone Education in Day Surgery

This study describe and evaluate the effectiveness of patient-centered telephone education in day surgery. The aim is to evaluate the effects of patient-centered telephone education on the experienced health of adult patients and the costs of healthcare in day surgery. Telephone education intervention is planned in co-operation with the day surgery unit´s healthcare staff.

Half of participants will receive current education in day surgery, while the other half will receive developed patient-centered telephone education before and after day surgery.