Application of WeChat in Following-up after Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective:To apply WeChat platform for discharged patients after gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Methods:From October, 2018 to February, 2019, 84 patients accepted gynecological laparoscopic surgery were followed up with telephone (control group, n = 42) or WeChat (WeChat group, n = 42) from discharge to three to four weeks after surgery. They were assessed with Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), Affectometer 2 on the day of discharge and the last day of follow-up. Results:Seven cases lost in the control group. The comprehensive satisfaction and satisfaction to recovery were better in WeChat group than in the control group (χ2 > 4.614, P < 0.05). The scores of SAS, SDS and Affectometer 2 improved in WeChat group (|t| > 16.255, P < 0.001), and were better than those in the control group (|t| > 10.293, P < 0.001). There were no significant improvement in the control group (|t| < 1.950, P > 0.05). Conclusion:Follow-up based on WeChat platform is effective on psychological recovery and satisfaction after gynecological laparoscopic surgery.