Qualitative research of the psychological experience in female inpatients with hysterectomy
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2013.16.018
- VernacularTitle:子宫切除术后住院患者心理感受的质性研究
- Author:
Xiao-Ni HOU
1
;
Gang TIAN
;
Yan CEHN
Author Information
1. 100102,北京中医药大学护理学院临床教研室
- Keywords:
Hysterectomy;
Psychology experiences;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2013;19(16):1917-1920
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To elicit the perceptions of women who have had hysterectomy for benign conditions,Methods Qualitative design,individual interviews were conducted in women patients with hysterectomy for benign conditions.Results Four common themes emerged:the first response to hysterectomy was positive or unexpected.The inner space of these women was full of worrying about the impact on themselves and the sexual life with the partner.The perception of whether she was integral as a woman makes up the main part of the self-concept changing.Family members,friends,colleagues were significant resources of information and supportive system that impacted the psychological conditions together with the health-care providers.Conclusions Women undergoing hysterectomy need greater support and information from health care professionals.Doctors and nurses should provide further health education and information,facilitating the women's integral health.
