Sammanfattning
The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate patients' satisfaction with walking to the operation theatre instead of being driven in a bed or wheel chair, and to identify the need for information.-In total, 75 patients (aged 15-83 years) participated in the study. A questionnaire was developed for this study with two focus areas: "Satisfaction with walking instead of being driven" and ?Satisfaction with information". In total, 93pct. reported, that it was a good experience to be allowed to walk to the operation theatre, prior to their surgery. About the same proportion found it satisfying to be actively involved in own trajectory. The results emphasize the importance of health professionals maintaining a focusing on the capabilities of the patients and the patients' active involvement in their own trajectory, and further the importance of relevant information and uncomplicated access to the operation theatre.