Exploring the Synergistic Role of Psychological Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, and Nursing Care in Managing Post-Surgical Anxiety: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Recovery

Authors: Ohoud M. Albedeiwy, Shaheinaz A. Alkahtani, Saud N. Alshammary, Shaikha N. Binsunbel, Abdulmohsen A. Alotaibi, Tahani M. Alsalmi, Jalal A. Hassan, Abdullah M. Alghamdi, Ahmed A. Shareefi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13945076

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8kqbx

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Post-surgical anxiety is a significant factor affecting recovery outcomes, including pain management and length of hospital stay. A multidisciplinary approach involving psychological counseling, pharmacotherapy, and nursing care may offer more comprehensive anxiety management and improve recovery.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in reducing post-surgical anxiety, improving pain management, and enhancing recovery outcomes in patients undergoing elective surgery.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary hospital with 120 patients undergoing elective surgery. Participants were assigned to one of three groups: multidisciplinary care (psychological counseling, pharmacotherapy, nursing care), standard care (pharmacotherapy, nursing care), and control (pharmacotherapy only). Anxiety, pain levels, length of hospital stay, and patient satisfaction were assessed.

Results: The multidisciplinary care group showed significantly lower anxiety levels at 48 hours and 7 days post-surgery (p=0.002 and p=0.001, respectively), lower pain scores (p=0.013), and shorter hospital stays (p=0.005) compared to the other groups. Patient satisfaction was also higher in the multidisciplinary care group (92%, p=0.018).

Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach integrating psychological counseling with pharmacotherapy and nursing care effectively reduces post-surgical anxiety, improves pain management, and enhances recovery outcomes. This model should be considered for broader implementation in post-surgical care.

Keywords: post-surgical anxiety, multidisciplinary care, psychological counseling, pharmacotherapy, nursing care, recovery outcomes

Paper Id: 231369

Published On: 2018-07-05

Published In: Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2018

Cite This: Exploring the Synergistic Role of Psychological Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, and Nursing Care in Managing Post-Surgical Anxiety: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Recovery - Ohoud M. Albedeiwy, Shaheinaz A. Alkahtani, Saud N. Alshammary, Shaikha N. Binsunbel, Abdulmohsen A. Alotaibi, Tahani M. Alsalmi, Jalal A. Hassan, Abdullah M. Alghamdi, Ahmed A. Shareefi - IJIRMPS Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2018. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13945076

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