NCT02165280
Guided IMagery and Patient Satisfaction (GIMPS) Following Urogynecological Surgery
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NCT02165280
INTERVENTIONAL
Guided IMagery and Patient Satisfaction Following Urogynecological Surgery
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.
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.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- SUPPORTIVE_CARE
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- 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)
- Loyola University