Preparing for Surgery

Preparing for Surgery
By William W. Deardorff, PhD, and John L. Reeves II, PhD
This book provides "a mind-body approach to enhance healing and recovery" by providing a series of guidelines to help patients prepare for and cope with their surgery in order to enhance the experience and outcomes. Its format as a workbook helps support the goal of actively involving the patient and fostering a sense of control throughout the process of preparing for and recovering from surgery.