Unmet needs of caregivers of patients undergoing gynecological surgery in the waiting room: A qualitative study

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the needs of caregivers of gynecological surgery patients during surgery. Design: This study was a qualitative content analysis with a conventional and inductive approach. Methods: Data were gathered through 31 semi-structured in-depth interviews at a specialized center for women, using purposeful sampling and maximum variation. Finding: Qualitative analysis of the data discovered 5 main classes including informational needs, supportive communicational needs, welfare needs, and physical facilities, psychological needs and spiritual needs. Conclusions: The results showed that patients' caregivers had numerous needs in different aspects which could be important for the health team especially nursing team so that we get a better understanding of their needs and provide good practice for patients' caregivers. Finally, this study concluded that conducting a need-assessment program should be the first and the most important step in providing healthcare services for patients and their family members. © 2018 Medknow. All rights reserved.