The Impact of Social Support on Postoperative Recovery in Retinal Detachment Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Retinal detachment is a severe ophthalmological condition requiring urgent surgical intervention and comprehensive postoperative management. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of perceived social support (PSS) on postoperative adherence, pain management, and reintervention rates in patients undergoing retinal detachment surgery. It was hypothesized that higher levels of PSS would be associated with better postoperative outcomes, particularly in adherence and anxiety management. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted with 166 patients at a tertiary hospital between 2022 and 2024. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, and PSS was assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) questionnaire (Cronbach's

SUBMITTER: Castellano-Santana PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11857662 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature