The Effect of Discharge Training on Surgical Recovery in Oncology Patients

In addition to the routine care they received, the patients in the intervention groups were given discharge training developed in the pre-discharge period. Discharge training consisted of a verbal and written information booklet containing instructions for the patient and the patient's caregiver on pain management, nutrition management, incision site care, strengthening self-care, returning to daily life activities, and colostomy care. Discharge training was given in the service after evaluating the surgical recovery status of the patient before discharge. The average duration of each training was 30-45 minutes. The patients were evaluated in terms of surgical recovery by calling by phone 2 weeks after discharge, 4 weeks and 8 weeks later. The developed education booklet was given to the patient and it was ensured that he could benefit from the information at home.