Preoperative Mindfulness Training for Enhanced Hysterectomy Recovery

This study focuses on the impact of mindfulness training before a minimally invasive hysterectomy surgery. The goal is to find out if this approach can help manage postoperative pain, which can often be challenging to treat and may lead to decreased patient satisfaction and quality of life. Traditionally, pain management has relied heavily on medicines, especially opioids. However, due to potential risks like longer hospital stays, future hospitalizations, and the risk of dependence, there's a growing interest in non-medicinal pain management methods. Mindfulness training, which involves techniques to calm the mind and reduce negative emotions, has shown promise in managing chronic pain. But its effects on acute pain, particularly post-surgery, are not well-studied. This research aims to fill that gap, investigating the benefits of mindfulness training delivered via an internet application for women undergoing hysterectomy. Participants in this study will use a mindfulness app before their surgery. The effectiveness of this intervention will be measured on the first day after surgery using a validated pain rating scale. This scale ranges from 0 to 10, with 0 representing 'No pain' and 10 indicating 'Worst possible pain'. The scores will be compared between those who used the mindfulness app and those who did not. This will help understand if mindfulness training can be a low-cost, low-risk way to improve recovery and reduce pain and stress associated with hysterectomy.