Preoperative quality of life at time of gynecologic surgery: considerations for postoperative management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients presenting for gynecologic surgery are a heterogeneous group. Preoperative quality of life may be a useful tool to guide postoperative management.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the key drivers of preoperative quality of life to improve counseling and postoperative management.

Study design

This study analyzed preoperative survey results from 154 participants using the following surveys: National Institutes of Health Toolbox Global Health v1.2, Gastrointestinal: Gas and Bloating v1.1 13a, Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea v1.0 6a, and Sexual Function and Satisfaction Brief Profile (Female) v2.0, Perceived Stress Scale, the Vaginal Assessment Scale, and the Vulvar Assessment Scale. Survey results in the form of T-scores were compared in patients with

SUBMITTER: Chase DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701442 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature