Effect of Melatonin Patches on Sleep in Urological Surgery

Effect of Melatonin Patches on Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Urological Surgery

Patients undergoing urological surgery may experience a decrease in sleep quality due to many factors such as hospitalization, different environment, pain, stress and anesthesia. After surgery, melatonin secretion decreases and circadian rhythm becomes irregular in patients. This problem can lead to sleep disorders in patients. Melatonin is an important hormone that regulates both sleep and circadian rhythms. The aim of this study is to observe the effect of a melatonin skin patch designed to produce melatonin in a way that ensures a stable increase in melatonin levels in the blood, on patients undergoing urological surgery.

The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of a melatonin skin patch designed to produce melatonin, which would provide a stable increase in blood melatonin levels, on patients undergoing urological surgery. The patients were applied a melatonin patch before surgery. The other group received routine nursing care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have undergone planned urological surgery,

  • Those who receive melatonin patch therapy,
  • Those who are between the ages of 18-70,
  • Those whose hemodynamic conditions are stable will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• •Patients who used different sleeping pills/hypnotics during the study period,

  • Patients with delirium/psychiatric illness,
  • Patients with hearing and speech problems will not be included.