eHealth Program to Empower Patients in Returning to Normal Activities and Work After Gynecological Surgery: Intervention Mapping as a Useful Method for Development

• Main Authors: Vonk Noordegraaf, Antonie (Author), Huirne, Judith A.F (Author), Pittens, Carina A (Author), van Mechelen, Willem (Author), Broerse, Jacqueline E.W (Author), Brölmann, Hans A.M (Author), Anema, Johannes R (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundFull recovery after gynecological surgery takes much longer than expected regardless of surgical technique or the level of invasiveness. After discharge, detailed convalescence recommendations are not provided to patients typically, and postoperative care is fragmented, poorly coordinated,...