J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2026 Jul;52(7):e70404. doi: 10.1111/jog.70404.
ABSTRACT
AIM: This study aimed to determine general comfort levels and quality of recovery in women after hysterectomy and to examine the relationship between these variables.
METHODS: A total of 188 women who underwent hysterectomy for benign indications participated in this cross-sectional study. Data were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the General Comfort Scale (GCS), and the Quality of Recovery-40 Questionnaire (QoR-40). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate the data.
RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 50.9 ± 10.5 years, and 41.5% had undergone abdominal hysterectomy. The mean GCS score was 130.66 ± 9.72, and the mean QoR-40 score was 164.16 ± 20.33. A statistically significant moderate positive correlation was found between GCS and QoR-40 scores (r = 0.425, p < 0.001). In addition, higher general comfort scores were significantly associated with higher recovery quality scores (β = 0.403, p < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: Higher levels of general comfort were associated with better postoperative recovery in women undergoing hysterectomy. These findings highlight the importance of assessing and supporting patient comfort as part of postoperative care.
PMID:42455509 | DOI:10.1111/jog.70404
