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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.
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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Hysterectomy Education and Counseling | Experimental | Women in this group received structured hysterectomy education on the first postoperative day and weekly counseling sessions for four weeks following discharge, in addition to routine postoperative care. |
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| control group | Experimental | Women in this group received routine postoperative care. No structured education or counseling was provided during the study period. Follow-up assessments were conducted five weeks after the pre-test, and an educational booklet was provided after completion of the post-test. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| 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. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) | Change in perceived stress levels measured using the Perceived Stress Scale. | Baseline and 5 weeks after intervention |
| SF-12 Quality of Life Scale | Change in physical and mental quality of life measured using the SF-12 Quality of Life Scale. | Baseline and 5 weeks after intervention |
| Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS) | Change in dyadic adjustment measured using the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale. | Baseline and 5 weeks after intervention |
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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
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| merve keser | Hasan Kalyoncu University, Graduate Education Institute, Department of Nursing | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hasan Kalyoncu University, Graduate Education Institute, Department of Nursing | Gaziantep | Şahinbey/gaziantep | 27410 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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