ROLE OF FAMILY SUPPORT IN PATIENT RECOVERY AND SATISFACTION IN POST-OPERATIVE PERIOD AFTER GYNAECOLOGICAL SURGERIES

Abstract

Postoperative recovery is a multi-factorial process and is affected by many factors, including the care that patients receive from family members, particularly after gynecologic surgery. Although previous research has shown the importance of both physical and emotional support during the recovery process, little is known about how family support can enhance patient outcomes following surgery, particularly for gynecological treatments. This study aimed to investigate how family support influenced patients' recovery and satisfaction in the postoperative period following gynecological surgery. This study was conducted to determine the effects of different types of family involvement communication, physical support, and emotional support on the healing process. Cross-sectional survey targeted ninety gynecological surgeries patients in a given healthcare facility. Self-administered questionnaires and interviews were used for evaluation of family support provided to the patients in the healing process to determine the level and the effects of support on patients’ results such as satisfaction, psychological well-being, and time to recovery. Quantitative data were analyzed using regression analysis in combination with descriptive statistics. The finding pointed to the effect of recovery that was well supported by family as enhancing recovery mainly the Ashtanga yoga practice facing better recovery outcomes. A significant positive relationship was established between the level of family support the patient received and their recovery period in terms of days spent in hospital, the level of postoperative anxiety and general satisfaction with the care they perceived. Better physical recovery accrued from increased patient involvement in family member post-surgical care, mobility and administration of prescribed medications. Following gynecological treatments, the support of family members is crucial in enhancing the healing process and increasing patient satisfaction. To improve patient outcomes, this study highlights the importance of involving family members in care and suggests that healthcare providers aggressively promote family engagement