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NCT Number: NCT07651449

The Effect of Hysterectomy Education and Counseling on Stress, Quality of Life, and Dyadic Adjustment

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of postoperative education and counseling provided to women undergoing hysterectomy on dyadic adjustment, perceived stress, and quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Hysterectomy

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hasan Kalyoncu University, Graduate Education Institute, Department of Nursing

Gaziantep, Şahinbey/gaziantep, 27410, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This randomized controlled trial was designed to evaluate the effects of postoperative education and counseling on perceived stress, quality of life, and dyadic adjustment among women undergoing hysterectomy. The study was conducted in the gynecology ward of Çukurova University Balcalı Hospital between September 2024 and February 2025. A total of 60 women were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n=30) or a control group (n=30) using a simple randomization method. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Data Questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the SF-12 Quality of Life Scale (SF-12 QoL), and the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS). Women in the intervention group received structured hysterectomy education on the first postoperative day and weekly counseling sessions for four weeks after discharge. Women in the control group received routine postoperative care. Outcome assessments were performed at baseline and five weeks after enrollment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Women undergoing hysterectomy Aged 18 years and older Married and living with their spouse Able to communicate in Turkish

Exclusion criteria

Women with diagnosed psychiatric disorders Women with severe postoperative complications requiring intensive care

Treatment and study plan

Postoperative Counseling

Behavioral

Participants received structured hysterectomy education on the first postoperative day and weekly counseling sessions for four weeks after discharge. Education and counseling focused on postoperative recovery, complication prevention, physical activity, sexual health, emotional support, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and adaptation following hysterectomy.

Primary outcomes

  1. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

    Time frame: Baseline and 5 weeks after intervention

    Change in perceived stress levels measured using the Perceived Stress Scale.

  2. SF-12 Quality of Life Scale

    Time frame: Baseline and 5 weeks after intervention

    Change in physical and mental quality of life measured using the SF-12 Quality of Life Scale.

  3. Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS)

    Time frame: Baseline and 5 weeks after intervention

    Change in dyadic adjustment measured using the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Counseling and Education Given to Women Undergoing Hysterectomy on Dyadic Adjustment, Perceived Stress, and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 16, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 16, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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