Post-Hysterectomy Nursing Support Program

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing support program developed for women undergoing hysterectomy.

Background: Hysterectomy is an important surgical intervention that affects women physically, sexually and psychosocially.

Method: The study is a single blind, randomized controlled study conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in a university hospital between November 2017 and November 2018. 60 women who had hysterectomy were divided into experimental and control groups and It was evaluated on the 1-2 day, 6-7 day and 2nd month. In the study, the nursing support program was applied only to women in the experimental group.

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Key information

Conditions

Hysterectomy Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Sexual Behavior Sexuality

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Suleyman Demirel University

Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing support program developed for women who had hysterectomy.

Methods: A prospective, randomised controlled study was conducted in the gynaecology clinic of a university hospital between November 2017 and November 2018. It was conducted in a single-blind, randomised controlled trial with a total of 60 women in the experimental and control groups. A nursing support program had been developed for women who have had a hysterectomy. The program developed for the experimental group and the routine program for routine maintenance and control group were applied. The initial evaluation was carried out postoperative on the 1st-2nd day, the second assessment was carried out on the 6th-7th day and the third evaluation was carried out at 2 months. The first interview was carried out in the hospital, and the second and third interviews were carried out with home visits. The sociodemographic data form, postoperative evaluation form, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Epidemiological Studies and Central Depression Scale (EAMDS), Menopausal Symptoms Evaluation Scale (MSDS) and SF-12 quality of life scale were used to collect data.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis benign hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy
Having no communication problems.

Exclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis vaginal hysterectomy
Clinical diagnosis psychiatric disorders and therefore used drugs

Treatment and study plan

Nursing support program

Other

Within the scope of the nursing support program, counselling services were provided to women by making regular phone calls that lasted 15-20 minutes once a week. Within the scope of the support program, two training booklets titled "Life After Hysterectomy Surgery" and "Women's Health During Menopause" were prepared by reviewing the literature.

Primary outcomes

Nursing Support Program

Time frame: postoperative on the 2 months.

Change of postoperative symptoms in the postoperative data sheet at 2 months after hysterectomy, Change of sexual functions in female sexual function index (FSFI) 2 months after hysterectomy Change of mental status in epidemiological depression scale (CES-D) 2 months after hysterectomy Change in quality of life in SF-12 quality of life scale at 2 months after hysterectomy Change in menopausal symptoms in the menopausal symptoms rating scale (MRS) 2 months after hysterectomy

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Suleyman Demirel University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Determining the Effectiveness of the Post-Hysterectomy Nursing Support Program: Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Oct 1, 2021
Registry last updated: Oct 1, 2021

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