Table 2 PROGRESS participants’ average likert rating from Kenton’s preoperative preparedness measure (N = 203)

I knew about the alternatives to the planned surgery.

3 (1.4)

5 (2.8)

4 (1.9)

9 (4.2)

49 (22.8)

131 (60.9)

I understood the purpose of the planned surgery (what this surgery could accomplish).

-

-

-

4 (1.9)

39 (18.1)

161 (74.9)

I understood the benefits of the planned surgery (how it could help me).

-

-

-

7 (3.3)

35 (16.3)

161 (74.9)

I understood the risks of the planned surgery (what the chances are of something not going the way my doctor and I want it to go).

-

2 (0.9)

10 (4.7)

19 (8.8)

50 (23.3)

123 (57.2)

I understood the complications of the planned surgery (what problems can come from this surgery).

-

2 (0.9)

8 (3.7)

25 (11.6)

52 (24.2)

117 (54.4)

I felt prepared about what to expect after surgery while I am in the hospital.

3 (1.4)

13 (6)

19 (8.8)

30 (14.0)

67 (31.2)

60 (27.9)

I felt prepared about what to expect after surgery when I am at home.

3 (1.4)

9 (4.2)

22 (10.2)

51 (23.7)

68 (31.6)

49 (22.8)

I felt prepared to cope with a catheter after the surgery while I am in the hospital.

7 (3.3)

15 (7.0)

14 (6.5)

33 (15.3)

53 (24.7)

59 (27.4)

I felt prepared to cope with a catheter after the surgery when I am at home.

10 (4.7)

17 (7.9)

20 (9.3)

40 (18.6)

48 (22.3)

42 (19.5)

My doctors and nurses spent enough time preparing me for my upcoming surgery.

10 (4.7)

11 (5.1)

15 (7.0)

38 (17.7)

60 (27.9)

69 (32.1)

Overall, I felt prepared for my upcoming surgery.

2 (0.9)

7 (3.3)

8 (3.7)

27 (12.6)

67 (31.2)

92 (42.8)