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The Effect of Different Physiotherapy Methods Applied After Gynecological Abdominal Surgery on Postoperative Symptoms
Sponsor: Hacettepe University
Summary
Gynecological pelvic surgeries include procedures such as myomectomy, hysterectomy, and removal of ovarian cysts performed in the pelvic region of women. In the postoperative period following these surgeries, symptoms such as pain, decreased bowel motility, gastrointestinal problems, nausea, and vomiting are commonly observed. Effective management of these symptoms is important to accelerate the recovery process and improve the quality of life of patients. This study is planned to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy during the hospitalization period after gynecological abdominal surgery and to examine the effects of different approaches on postoperative symptoms. In our study, participants who undergo gynecological abdominal surgery and meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be divided into four groups for intervention. In addition to routine care, interventions including physiotherapy, vagal stimulation, and a combination of physiotherapy and vagal stimulation will be applied from the postoperative period until discharge. The effects of these interventions on pain, bowel function, autonomic functions, pelvic floor function, and walking will be examined.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2025-08-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Routine care
This group will be the control group. Routine care practices carried out in the hospital (vital sign monitoring, administration of analgesics, anti-inflammatory and antibiotics when necessary, and mobilization starting from the 6th hour) will be applied and the data will be recorded.
Routine care + Physiotherapy
In addition to routine care practices, this group will receive physiotherapy and rehabilitation. During the postoperative period, the intervention will be applied twice a day. Posture training: Information about posture will be provided in different positions and training will be conducted. Breathing training (Diaphragmatic breathing, thoracic expansion exercises) In-bed mobilization (Lower and upper extremity exercises, foot-ankle exercises (dorsiflexion-plantar flexion / inversion-eversion), hip and knee flexion-extension exercises, cervical region joint range of motion and stretching exercises, upper extremity exercises (shoulder elevation, circumduction, elbow and wrist flexion-extension exercises), pelvic floor training and exercises) Out-of-bed mobilization (Sitting, standing, walking training after the 6th hour)
Routine care + Vagal stimulation
In addition to routine care practices, this group will receive vagal stimulation. The stimulation will be applied to the cervical region at 10 Hz, 200 μs for 20 minutes, twice a day.
Routine care + Physiotherapy + Vagal stimulation
In addition to routine care practices, this group will receive physiotherapy and rehabilitation, along with vagal stimulation.
Locations (1)
Nuh Naci Yazgan Unıversıty
Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)