NCT02165280

Guided IMagery and Patient Satisfaction (GIMPS) Following Urogynecological Surgery

Study Contact:

Study Phase:

Recruitment Status:

COMPLETED

NCT ID:

NCT02165280

Principal Investigator:

Study Type:

INTERVENTIONAL

Official Title:

Guided IMagery and Patient Satisfaction Following Urogynecological Surgery

Summary

We hypothesize that women who use GIM pre-operatively will feel more prepared for surgery, have less anxiety on the day of surgery and have higher satisfaction scores 6 weeks after surgery compared to women who undergo our routine pre-operative care.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* routine vaginal or laparoscopic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse planned ≥ 1 week from enrollment
* a planned overnight hospital stay
* commitment to listen to a 15 minute audio Compact Disc daily
* proficiency in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not having routine vaginal or laparoscopic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse planned ≥ 1 week from enrollment
* Not a planned overnight hospital stay
* Unable to commitment to listen to a 15 minute audio Compact Disc daily
* Not proficiency in English.

Disease(s) and\or Condition(s)

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Primary Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Intervention/Treatment

- Type: BEHAVIORAL
- Name: Guided IMagery (GIM)
- Description: It's a program of directed thoughts and suggestions that guide your imagination to a relaxed and focused state.
- Arm Group Labels: Guided IMagery (GIM)

Sponsor

Loyola University