The Effect of Postoperative Early Mobilization on the Healing Process\rand Quality of Life Following Radical Cystectomy and Ileal Conduit:\rA Randomized Prospective Controlled Trial
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2022
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of postoperative early mobilization in patients who underwent radical cystectomy (RC) and ileal\rconduit in terms of the healing process and quality of life (QoL).\rMaterials and Methods: This multicenter prospective randomized controlled study included 40 patients who were randomly divided into two\rgroups. The intervention group was mobilized within the first 16 h postoperatively following the mobilization procedure, which was determined\raccording to the literature. Data were collected using the case report form, hospital anxiety and depression scale, and 36-Item Short Form Survey\r(SF-36) QoL scale.\rResults: Postoperative hospitalization, narcotic analgesic administration duration, first oral food intake, flatus, defecation, and nasogastric tube\rtermination time were shorter in the intervention group. Additionally, blood glucose and pulse values were higher in the control group after\rmobilization. SF-36 physical function, physical role difficulty, and general perception of health subscales were higher in the intervention group at\rthe postoperative first and third months (p<0.05).\rConclusion: Early mobilization positively contributed to the healing process and improved the QoL in patients who underwent RC and ileal conduit\rsurgery.