Determinating the Effect of Nursing Education Given Before Tympanoplasty Surgery on Postoperative Pain and Complications

Health and illness are complex, universal ideas addressed from a holistic approach. Advancements in healthcare have led to an increase in life expectancy, a rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases, and an escalation in the number of surgical procedures conducted . Surgical techniques influence individuals' health and illness progression. Patients having surgical operations require the attention of nurses and other healthcare workers to address the ramifications of the procedure . Nurses have performed numerous responsibilities in patient care. These tasks pertain to expediting recovery post-illness and maintaining health continuity. Discharge training is also incorporated into the processes implemented to meet these responsibilities. Discharge training seeks to expedite recovery and mitigate the onset of problems. Discharge training is essential for equipping surgical patients with the requisite information and abilities for post-discharge care. Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgeries significantly influence persons' quality of life, as they impact hearing and balance, distinguishing them from other surgical interventions. Consequently, patient care and discharge education following ear surgery play a crucial role in recovery and health enhancement. The ears serve as the organs of auditory perception and equilibrium. Tympanoplasty is performed on individuals with tympanic membrane perforations or ossicular chain injury that impairs hearing and balance. Tympanoplasty is a surgical intervention that entails the restoration of the ossicular chain (malleus, incus, stapes) and/or the installation of a fascia graft to restore auditory function. This study aims to assess the impact of preoperative nurse education on postoperative pain and complication rates following tympanoplasty.