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Healing from surgery: a phenomenological study

L Criddle1

  • 1New York University.

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|January 1, 1993
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This study explored post-surgical patient healing experiences. Key themes included active participation, achieving balance, evolving beyond personal goals, and the overall healing process over time.

Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Health Research
  • Patient Experience Studies
  • Surgical Recovery Science

Background:

  • Surgical recovery is a complex process.
  • Understanding the patient's lived experience of healing is crucial for improving care.
  • Limited research exists on the multifaceted nature of post-surgical healing from the patient's perspective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experience of healing in patients following surgery.
  • To identify the key themes and components of the post-surgical healing journey.
  • To gain insight into patient-centered aspects of recovery.

Main Methods:

  • A phenomenological research approach was employed.
  • In-depth interviews were conducted with nine post-surgical patients at one and four weeks post-discharge.

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  • A follow-up interview allowed participants to review and validate their experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • Four overlapping themes emerged: Active Participation, Achieving Balance, Evolving Beyond, and Healing Process.
    • Active Participation highlights patients' personal responsibility in their recovery.
    • Achieving Balance signifies the reintegration of the patient's whole system, while Evolving Beyond involves re-evaluating life goals and priorities.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-surgical healing is a dynamic, multi-dimensional process.
    • Patient's active engagement and holistic well-being are central to recovery.
    • Understanding these themes can inform healthcare providers to better support surgical patients.