| Participating departments regarding the variable; n (%) |
Information about the preoperative course and how the operation is performed |
|
Explanation of different surgical methodsa | 28 (87.5) |
The signification of total or subtotal hysterectomya | 20 (62.5) |
Common causes of hysterectomya | 14 (43.8) |
Normal time span of surgerya | 14 (43.8) |
Discontinuation of specific drugs before surgeryb | 9 (28.1) |
Information about the postoperative course |
|
Normal time span of sick leavea | 30 (93.8) |
Normal time span of hospital staya | 29 (90.4) |
Menopausal symptoms after removal of ovariesa | 27 (84.4) |
Avoidance of coitusc | 27 (84.4) |
Avoidance of heavy liftingc | 26 (81.3) |
Common postoperative symptomsa | 25 (78.1) |
Analgesic regime after dischargea | 24 (75.0) |
Removal of stitches or clipsb | 23 (71.9) |
Exhortation to seek medical help if alarming symptoms ariseb | 21 (65.6) |
Routines for returning visita | 20 (62.5) |
Avoidance of bathingc | 19 (59.4) |
Avoidance of using tamponsc | 13 (40.6) |
Menstruation and pregnancy after hysterectomya | 13 (40.6) |
Routines of notifying histopathological resultsb | 9 (28.1) |
The necessity of future Pap smearsa | 8 (25.0) |
Possible improvements to be expecteda | 2 (6.3) |