title: A comprehensive education and support program for women experiencing hysterectomies.
abstract: Women undergoing hysterectomies require special education and emotional support. A new comprehensive program of nursing interventions helps assist women in coping with hysterectomies. Nurses, combining their skills in gynecologic and mental-health nursing, conduct presurgery classes, provide information and support during hospitalization, and offer a postdischarge support group to hysterectomy patients. This article includes descriptions of the program's development process, class content, and ways in which continuity of care is provided.
authors.affiliation: Greenville Memorial Hospital, SC 29605.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Dulaney
authors.forename: V C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Turner
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D014932:Women's Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards