About the Journal

Scholars Digest: Journal of Pre‑Operative Teachings is a peer‑reviewed, open‑access journal designed to spotlight the critical role of patient education in surgical preparation. Its mission centers on publishing high‑quality original research, systematic reviews, case reports, and instructional protocols that evaluate, refine, and implement effective pre‑operative strategies across diverse surgical disciplines. Recognizing that optimal surgical outcomes begin well before the operating room, the journal emphasizes studies on pre‑operative interventions—such as educational materials, consenting processes, video aids, physical rehearsal, and psychosocial counseling—that aim to reduce patient anxiety, enhance procedural knowledge, improve compliance with pre‑surgical instructions, and ultimately decrease complications and recovery times.

Operating under the rigorous double‑blind peer‑review framework of the Scholars Digest publishing group, the journal upholds stringent standards of scientific integrity and methodological rigor. Submitted works are assessed for clarity, ethical compliance, statistical soundness, and real‑world applicability. Adherence to publication ethics—including plagiarism screening, informed consent documentation, and long‑term digital preservation via CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, and Portico—assures readers and authors of the journal’s commitment to credibility and accessibility. As an open‑access journal, it enables unrestricted global readership and participation, charging neither authors nor readers, and typically releasing issues on a quarterly basis to promote timely dissemination.

The editorial scope spans various surgical subspecialties—such as general, orthopedic, cardiac, and pediatric surgery—and explores a wide array of pre‑operative educational formats. Featured topics include multimedia instructional tools, structured teaching programs, physical rehearsal or “prehabilitation”, counseling on post‑operative self‑care, and the measurement of educational impact through metrics such as anxiety, pain, length of hospital stay, complications, and patient satisfaction. For instance, research in analogous journals suggests that well‑designed pre‑operative education can significantly enhance patient knowledge, reduce postoperative pain and anxiety, shorten recovery periods, and lower opioid use.

Scholars Digest: Journal of Pre‑Operative Teachings targets a diverse readership—including surgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative nurses, patient educators, and health services researchers—and serves as a platform for evidence‑based innovation in surgical care. By emphasizing the importance of preparing patients mentally, emotionally, and physically before surgery, the journal advocates for a holistic, patient‑centered model that advances surgical safety, efficiency, and outcomes. In summary, it fills a valuable niche by championing the science and art of pre‑operative teaching, reinforcing its role as an essential component of excellence in modern surgical practice.

Starting Year of publication : 2023
Frequency : Biannual
Language of Publication : English
Subject : Multidisciplinary
Publication Format : Online / Print (Both)
Publisher : Dr Eric Kwasi Elliason
Publisher's Address : West Windy Ridge, P. O. Box MC 1096, Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana, West Africa
Digital Address : H123 JCR035 COLE ST WS-289-2216