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1General Surgery of Thoracic Urology, Qingxian People's Hospital, Cangzhou, China ShuyanWang625@163.com.
Abstract:
Background: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a common surgical procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, postoperative care often lacks continuity after hospital discharge, potentially leading to complications and reduced quality of life. Objective: The aim of the study was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a continuing care program based on Orem's Self-Care Model for patients after TURP. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 97 patients with post-TURP. Participants were assigned to either the intervention group receiving the Orem-based continuing care program or the control group receiving standard care. The program included educational interventions, self-care skills training, and follow-up support. Outcomes were measured using the Self-Care Agency Scale, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and Quality of Life (QoL) scale at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months postdischarge. Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in Self-Care Agency, IPSS scores, and QoL (WHOQOL-BREF Physical Health domain increase) compared with the control group at the 3-month follow-up (p < .001). The incidence of postoperative complications was lower in the intervention group without statistically significant differences. Conclusion: The continuing care program based on Orem's Self-Care Model effectively improved self-care abilities and quality of life in patients after TURP.
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