Effects of preoperative stress, depression, social support, and self-compassion on resilience in surgical patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited research has been conducted on the psychological factors experienced by patients before surgery. This study examined the effects of preoperative stress, depression, social support, and self-compassion on the resilience of surgical patients.

Methods

Using convenience sampling, 150 patients admitted for surgery at Nasaret International and Seoul Barun Chuckdo Hospitals in I City, South Korea were included in the study. Data was collected from July 1-31, 2022. Using SPSS WIN 26.0, the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, a t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé's test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression.

Results

Resilience exhibited a statistically significant negative correlation with surgical stress and depression, and a significan

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12043143 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature