THE EFFECT OF SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING ON SURGICAL FEAR IN PATIENTS SCHEDULED TO HAVE ABDOMINAL SURGERY

Abstract

Abdominal surgery and postoperative period are a very risky experience. Individuals with fear of surgery will be under high stress and in a state of depression. In this context, the state of spiritual well-being overcoming surgical fears in patients undergoing planned abdominal surgery was examined. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of the levels of spiritual well-being of patients who are planned to have abdominal surgery on their surgical fear. The study was carried out with the participation of 150 patients at the General Surgery and Transplant clinics at a university hospital between December 2019 and May 2020. It was determined that there was a negative significant relationship between surgical fear and spiritual well-being, and the highest score for surgical fear was observed in the individuals who were 65 years old or older. The awareness of healthcare professionals about spiritual well-being should be raised, and they should provide healthcare which ensures supporting patients in spiritual and social aspects.

Keywords

• Abdominal surgery
• surgical fear
• spiritual well-being.

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