The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life of women who had radical hysterectomies. From March 15 to May 20, 1999, a total of 21 women who had radical hysterectomies were recruited. They filled out self-administered questionnaires in the hospital or outpatient department. Sixty-three percent of these women indicated they had a moderate quality of life. They reported that the highest dimension of quality of life was the family factor while the lowest was intimacy. Family function was positively related to the level of quality of life. These was positively related to the level of quality of life. These results can be used as a reference to help nurses care for patients after radical hysterectomy.
The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life of women who had radical hysterectomies. From March 15 to May 20, 1999, a total of 21 women who had radical hysterectomies were recruited. They filled out self-administered questionnaires in the hospital or outpatient department. Sixty-three percent of these women indicated they had a moderate quality of life. They reported that the highest dimension of quality of life was the family factor while the lowest was intimacy. Family function was positively related to the level of quality of life. These was positively related to the level of quality of life. These results can be used as a reference to help nurses care for patients after radical hysterectomy.