The effect of postoperative early mobilization on healing process and
quality of life following radical cystectomy and ileal conduit: A
randomized prospective controlled trial
Abstract
Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of postoperative
early mobilization in patients who underwent radical cystectomy (RC) and
ileal conduit in terms of healing process and QOL. Methods: This
multicenter prospective randomized controlled study was conducted with
40 patients who were randomly divided into two groups. The intervention
group was mobilized within the first 16 hours postoperatively in
accordance with the mobilization procedure which determined according to
literature. Data were collected using the case report form, HADS and
SF-36 QoL scale. Results: Postoperative hospitalization, duration of
narcotic analgesic administration, first oral food intake, flatus,
defecation and NG tube termination time were shorter in the intervention
group. In the control group blood glucose and pulse values were higher
after mobilization. SF-36 physical function, physical role difficulty
and general perception of health were higher in intervention group at
the postoperative first and third month (p <0.05). Conclusion:
Our study showed that early mobilization contributed to the healing
process positively and improved the quality of life in the patients who
underwent radical cystectomy (RC) and ileal conduit surgery. Keywords:
Early Mobilization, Radical Cystectomy, Ileal conduit, Quality of Life,
Convalescence