Introduction: Surgery can cause anxiety and worry, such as waking up in
pain, being physically harmed or dying. This study aimed to assess the experience
of patients undergoing planned gynaecological surgery in the Obstetrics
Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine department of the University
Hospital Centre of Bogodogo. Patients and methods: This was a cross-sectional
study with prospective data collection during the period from June 1 to
August 31, 2018. The study population consisted of patients who received
scheduled gynaecological surgery during the period. Results: Seventy-six (76)
patients underwent scheduled surgery and 62 were included. During discussion
with the gynaecologist, 58 patients (93.55%) were satisfied. When the
surgery was announced, 41 patients (66.13%) were anxious. At the consultation
with the anaesthetist 59 patients (95.16%) were satisfied with the discussions.
Fifty-five patients (88.7%) were anxious on admission to the operating
theatre. The quality of care was satisfactory for 61 patients (98.39%) and all
patients were satisfied with the care team. Conclusion: Periodic evaluation of
patients’ experiences should therefore be incorporated into care evaluation
policies in health facilities in order to contribute to continuous improvement
in the quality of medical and surgical care.

Experience, Surgery, Gynaecology