BEYOND PHYSICAL HEALING:-EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA AFTER SURGERY

The surgery of a patient is an essential medical intervention procedure in operation theater or post operative room used to diagnose, treat and manage various health conditions. Even though surgical procedures was aimed at improving physical health and psychological effect, experience and suffering by patients after or before surgery are often overlooked or directly impact on the patient mental health. The patient during and after the surgery or operation may experience lots of psychological challenges or effects including anxiety, depression, fear, emotional distress, sleep disturbance and the other symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) The issue can stem from postoperative pain apprehension regarding complications and concerning to anesthesia extended hospital stays, ICU admission and ambiguity surrounding recovery. The objective of the study is to investigate the psychological ramifications of surgical intervention on postoperative patient and delineate the primary determinants of psychological distress furthermore it underscore the critical role of emotional support, patient counseling and effective clinical communication by healthcare professionals. This study underscore the mental health is co-equally vital to physical rehabilitation. Patient enhancing patient overall well-being and quality of life.