Psychological Well-Being in Postoperative Pain: A Correlational Study

Authors : Esra MAKAL ORĞAN, Sacide YILDIZELİ TOPÇU

Pages : 68-79

Doi:10.25279/sak.992299

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Publication Date : 2023-04-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background: This study aims to determine the role of postoperative pain experienced by patients in their psychological well-being. Materials and Methods: This correlational study was conducted with 63 volunteer patients who underwent surgery. Results: There was a negative correlation between psychological well-being and postoperative pain level, and also, age of the patients. Conclusion and suggestions: The increased pain severity caused decreasing psychological well-being. Decreased psychological well-being may affect the healing process negatively by impairing the participation of patients in their own treatment and care. Nurses can help patients maintain their psychological well-being through good pre-operative psychological preparation and effective postoperative pain control.
Keywords : Sağlık Bakımı, Hemşirelik, Ameliyat sonrası ağrı, Psikolojik iyi oluş