Exploring the Severity of Kinesiophobia at Hospital Discharge in Patients Undergone Abdominal Surgery

Abstract

Abstract Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the severity of kinesiophobia at hospital discharge in individuals undergone abdominal surgery by using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11 (TSK-11). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital. Purposive sampling was used to select the individuals. A total of 80 participants (n = 80) were included in the study. The subjects were given the Marathi version of TSK-11. All responses were collected and statistically analyzed. Results: There were 80 participants in this study, from which 70% displayed combined “Low” and “Moderate” kinesiophobia levels. This data were collected on the day of discharge, which varied because each of the patients had different lengths of stay. The severity of kinesiophobia in these individuals displayed low-to-moderate levels of kinesiophobia due to the tolerance of pain as it differs from individual to individual. Conclusions: The study reveals that low-to-moderate kinesiophobia is common after abdominal surgery. Treatment of kinesiophobia can increase patient well-being and recovery through individualized therapy, early intervention, and psychological support. This study adds insight into postabdominal surgery kinesiophobia, highlighting varying severity levels within this population. Detecting and treating kinesiophobia in abdominal surgery patients can result in customized rehab, fewer complications, and improved health outcomes, promoting overall recovery.