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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1990
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
William McBreen
Keywords
hysterectomy of nursing, patient education
Abstract
This study attempted to describe the perceptions of hysterectomy patients concerning selected Informational and support needs. The objectives of the study were:
1. To determine the 'demographic and surgical procedure characteristics of the sample subjects.
2. To determine the perceptions of hysterectomy patients regarding the importance of selected informational and support items.
3. To determine the differences in perceptions between hysterectomy patients in early stage recovery and patients in late stage recovery regarding the importance of selected informational and support items.
4. To determine the differences in perceptions between hysterectomy patients without ovaries and patients with ovaries regarding the importance of selected informational and support items.
5. To determine the perceptions of hysterectomy patients regarding the optimal time periods in which to receive selected informational and support items.
6. To determine the differences in perceptions between hysterectomy patients in early stage recovery and hysterectomy patients in late stage recovery regarding the optimal time periods in which to receive selected informational and support items.
7. To determine the differences in perceptions between hysterectomy patients without ovaries and patients with ovaries regarding the optimal time periods In which to receive selected informational and support items.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Hysterectomy -- Nursing
Patient education
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
113
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1999 Susan Hohm. All rights reserved
Recommended Citation
Hohm, Susan F., "Informational and Support Needs of Hysterectomy Patients: Patient Perceptions" (1990). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 854.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/854