EFFECT OF PREOPERATIVE INFORMATION ON BLADDER IRRITATION IN ATHLETES UNDERGOING TOTAL HYSTERECTOMY: A FOCUSED STUDY

Abstract

Objective: To explore the impact of enhanced preoperative information on reducing bladder irritation symptoms in athletes undergoing total hysterectomy. Methods: This study enrolled 93 female athletes who were scheduled for total hysterectomy between June 2020 and March 2021. Participants were randomly assigned to either a control group, which received standard preoperative nursing education, or an experimental group, which received additional detailed information support. This information included specifics on preoperative procedures, intraoperative coordination, and postoperative care. Data collected included demographic and surgical details, such as age, diagnosis, anesthesia duration, and operative bleeding, as well as postoperative outcomes measured by the Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort (CRBD) severity scale, restlessness scoring scale, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, and Ramsay sedation scale at multiple postoperative time points. Results: The experimental group exhibited significantly lower CRBD scores and reduced restlessness and pain compared to the control group immediately after surgery and at subsequent intervals, demonstrating the effectiveness of information support in managing postoperative bladder irritation. No significant difference was found in sedation scores. Conclusion: Enhanced preoperative information support significantly mitigates bladder discomfort and associated symptoms in athletes post-total hysterectomy, thereby facilitating smoother postoperative recovery and potentially improving rehabilitation outcomes. This approach is recommended for clinical adoption to optimize patient care and support in this specific athletic population.