Effect of Discharge Plan on Quality of Life among Elderly Women Undergoing Uterine Prolapse Surgery

Abstract

Background: Uterine prolapse is a highly prevalent disorder affecting as many as 50% of women above 60 years. Aim: To evaluate the effect of discharge plan on quality of life among elderly women undergoing uterine prolapse surgery. Methodology: one group pre-posttest quasi experimental design. Setting: gynecological outpatients' clinics. Sampling: A purposive sample of 105 elderly women undergoing uterine prolapse surgery. Tools: 1. structured questionnaire of personal and medical data. 2. A questionnaire to assess knowledge about uterine prolapse surgery. 3. Who Quality Of Life-bref to assess bio-psychosocial and environmental quality of life domains. Results: Showed statistically significant differences between pre & post- test regarding knowledge as well as quality of life domains scores. Conclusion: implementation of the discharge plan resulted in improvement in many quality of life domains. Conclusion: implementing discharge plans for elderly women undergoing uterine prolapse surgery. Keywords: Quality of life, elderly women, prolapsed uterus