Experiences of enhanced recovery after surgery in general gynaecology patients: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.
Abstract
There is little qualitative research exploring non-cancer gynaecology patients’ experiences of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. Seven women participated in audio-recorded interviews, discussing their experiences of enhanced recovery after surgery for gynaecological surgery. Data were transcribed and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three themes were identified: meeting informational needs, taking control of pain, and mobilising when feeling fragile. Control emerged as a key element throughout the themes and was supported by provision of factual information. While participants were generally satisfied with their experience, topics such as concerns about analgesic use, the informal role of staff in mobilisation, and the expressed desire for more experiential information for participants require further research.Citation
Phillips, E., Archer, S., Montague, J., and Bali, A. (2019) ‘Experiences of enhanced recovery after surgery in general gynaecology patients: An interpretative phenomenological analysis’, Health Psychology Open, 6(2), pp. 1-8. DOI: 10.1177%2F2055102919860635Publisher
SageJournal
Health Psychology OpenDOI
10.1177%2F2055102919860635Additional Links
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2055102919860635Type
ArticleLanguage
enEISSN
20551029ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1177%2F2055102919860635