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