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

NCT07651449 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/98
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Hysterectomy

Keywords

Hysterectomy; Perceived Stress; Quality of Life; Marital Adjustment; Education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• 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

Study Arms (2)

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.

Behavioral: Postoperative Counseling

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.

Behavioral: Postoperative Counseling

Interventions

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.

Hysterectomy Education and Counseling; control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasan Kalyoncu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hasan Kalyoncu University, Graduate Education Institute, Department of Nursing

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

Location

Study Officials

• merve keser

  Hasan Kalyoncu University, Graduate Education Institute, Department of Nursing

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 10, 2026
• First Posted: June 16, 2026
• Study Start: September 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2025
• Study Completion: March 1, 2026
• Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Locations

TU (1)